The Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper is the first of its kind for ornamental peppers and an All American Selection winner in 2006. Compact plants have semi-glossy, dark purple to true black leaves with pearl-like, bubbly clusters of 1/2″ fruits that start out shiny black, eventually maturing to red. The Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper is a vibrant, unique accent to a bedding or container garden. Peppers are edible but very hot. Grows 16-20 inches.

5 seeds

PLANTING

Germination:7-10days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 75-85F. Cooler soil temperaturesslowgermination time.

Seed Sowing Depth: deep

Starting Indoors:8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow in flats/cells/pots. Provide 75-85Fsoil temperatures. Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer (diluted to of suggested measurement). Transplant seedlings 18-24 apart after the last frost.

Sowing Outdoors:Not recommended, especially in northern areas

Tips:Pinch-off early flowers or tiny fruit on any seedlings before placing them in the ground.The Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper should be plantedin fertile soil and amended with compostif needed.