Black Pearl Pepper
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
10+ Seeds/Packet
⚫ Black Pearl Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Dark and mysterious 🌑✨, the Black Pearl Pepper is an award-winning ornamental chili that’s as beautiful as it is bold. Compact, bushy plants produce glossy, jet-black leaves 🖤 and clusters of round, pearl-like pods. Fruits start out black ⚫, then ripen to a rich ruby red ❤️ — making the plant glow like a living jewel.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Hot 🌶🔥 with a clean, sharp bite and a subtle fruity undertone 🍒.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
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🥫 Pickle whole for eye-catching spicy pearls
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🌶 Dry and crush into unique black-to-red chili flakes
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🍲 Use fresh in soups, curries, or stir-fries for heat and drama
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🍸 Drop into cocktails for a daring garnish
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🥗 Garnish plates where presentation counts as much as flavor
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
The Black Pearl is culinary drama personified 👨🍳⚫💎. Dark foliage + glossy black fruits that ripen to red make it both a garnish and a conversation starter. Perfect for pickling, cocktail décor, and plating dishes that need a touch of fire and flair.
🌱 Growing Notes:
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🪴 Compact, bushy plants — great for pots and borders
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🎨 Glossy black foliage + black-to-red fruit transition
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📏 Small, round pods grow in tight clusters
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⏱ Early to mid-season producer
🌶 Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 20,000–30,000 (medium-hot)
Black Pearl Pepper
Seeds You Can Trust
Grown for Kitchens, Loved by Gardens
Seeds with a story, flavor, and strength.
Our peppers aren’t just seeds — they’re carefully preserved varieties chosen for vigor, reliability, and exceptional taste. Open-pollinated and non-GMO, every seed is selected to deliver strong germination, abundant harvests, and the culinary character chefs and gardeners crave. 🌱🔥
💡 Need growing advice? See our How to Grow Peppers in Canada blog post for step-by-step tips.
From Seed to Kitchen
Rare & Culinary-Grade Pepper Seeds
Our pepper seeds are curated for chefs, growers, and adventurous gardeners who want more than just a harvest. Each variety is open-pollinated and non-GMO, selected for flavor integrity, strong germination, and cultural heritage. These aren’t generic peppers — they’re living links to food traditions around the world, from mountain-grown rocotos to tropical biquinhos. Whether you’re chasing authentic flavors or abundant yields, every packet connects your garden to global cuisine.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
Heritage and heirloom seeds are traditional varieties passed down through generations, valued for their flavor, history, and ability to be saved and replanted.
Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.
