{"product_id":"czech-black-pepper-seeds-capsicum-annuum","title":"Czech Black Pepper Seeds – Heirloom Black-to-Red Chili | 65 Days (Capsicum annuum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCzech Black is a visually stunning heirloom \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e from the Czech Republic — prized for its dramatic color transformation from deep black to vivid red at maturity. Conical, jalapeño-shaped pods reach 2½ inches (5–6 cm) with medium heat and rich, complex flavor. Plants grow 70–90 cm tall and are ready to harvest in just 65 days, making Czech Black a fast, beautiful, and productive garden performer. Exceptional as an ornamental and a culinary pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum annuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePod Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2½ inches (5–6 cm); conical, jalapeño-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePod Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Black (immature) → Vivid Red (mature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom | Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, salsas, pickling, ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow ¼ inch deep in organic seed-starting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination time: 1–4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours before sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater 1 inch per week; mulch 1–2 inches around the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed with compost tea every 2–3 weeks during early growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well in 5-gallon containers year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden off over 7–14 days; bring indoors if nights drop below 55°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest at the black stage for a striking presentation, or allow to ripen fully red for maximum heat and sweetness. Cut with scissors and pick regularly to encourage continuous fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"Sml Packet 10 Seeds","offer_id":40241317347514,"sku":"P27686S","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":40241317380282,"sku":"P27687S","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 SEEDS","offer_id":40241481842874,"sku":"P27688S","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/pepper-seeds-czech-black-mild-9152338.jpg?v=1759599054","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/en-de\/products\/czech-black-pepper-seeds-capsicum-annuum","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}