Black Pearl
F1 hybrid pepper · Capsicum annuum · introduced 2006
- Breeding
- F1 hybrid
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 70-90 days
- Fruit
- purple-black
- Weight
- -
Commonly confused with
These are different varieties. A name shared between them does not make them the same seed.
- different variety
Explosive Ember
Both are black-foliage ornamentals; Black Pearl carries round pods and Explosive Ember tapered ones.
Origin & history
A 2006 All-America Selections winner developed by USDA breeders, with near-black foliage and clusters of glossy black pods that ripen scarlet. Grown as a bedding ornamental by people who never learn it is genuinely hot.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 70-90 days | Consensus range across the cited independent references. |
| Scoville heat | 10,000-30,000 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- heirloom
Bolivian Rainbow
75-95 days
- F1 hybrid
Chilly Chili
70-85 days
- open-pollinated
Explosive Ember
70-90 days
- F1 hybrid
Medusa
70-85 days
- open-pollinated
Aurora
70-90 days
- heirloom
Chinese Five Color
70-90 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 1 source, all commercial catalogs. No independent reference documents this variety yet.
- All-America Selections winners database · All-America Selections, Trial Program