Czech Black Hot Pepper

Czech Black Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum) - A striking heirloom variety known for its ornamental beauty and reliable performance. Plants are early and productive, bearing 2.5″ conical fruits that begin glossy black and ripen to a deep garnet red. With a moderate heat level of 2,000–5,000 SHU, Czech Black delivers a milder kick than Jalapeño or Hungarian Hot Wax, making it a versatile choice for fresh salsas, roasting, pickling, or everyday cooking. This has been a consistent favourite in our Nova Scotia trials, producing dependable harvests year after year.

Scoville heat units (SHU): 2,000 – 5,000

60-65 days to maturity.

25 seeds per packet. 

Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep and keep soil warm. Transplant into 1 inch cells or 2 inch pots at 1-2 leaf stage. Harden off plants for 4-5 days after risk of frost has passed. Transplant outdoors once day and night temperatures are consistently above 10 degrees Celsius.