Black Cobra Pepper - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The spectacular black decorative chili pepper, beautiful and spicy!

The Black Cobra pepper is an ornamental and edible variety producing small, upright fruits 5-7 cm long that ripen from blackish-purple to bright red. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this compact pepper boasts dark green foliage that contrasts beautifully with its glossy black fruits. Moderate heat (20,000-40,000 Scoville Heat Units). Perfect for pots, borders, and ornamental gardens.

Why choose the Black Cobra chili pepper from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ Highly decorative – Glossy black fruits that turn red

✅ Compact – Perfect for pots and small spaces

✅ Moderate heat – 20,000-40,000 Scoville Heat

✅ Abundant production – Numerous upright fruits

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Start your seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost (early April). Transplant after all risk of frost has passed (early June) to a sunny or partially shaded location. Space them 30-40 cm apart. Compact plants reach 40-60 cm, perfect for pots. Maturity takes 70-85 days. Harvest the black berries for decoration and the red berries for eating.

Producer's advice

💚 Excellent in a pot on a terrace or balcony

🌶️ Fruits pointing upwards – very decorative

☀️ Tolerates partial shade (rare for chili peppers)

🎨 Let it ripen for a spectacle of colors

Culinary uses

Black Cobra pepper is delicious in hot sauces, salsas, marinades, dried into flakes, and in Asian and Mexican dishes. Its moderate heat makes it versatile. It's also excellent as an edible ornamental plant!

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🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 6-8 weeks before the last frost (early April)
• Germination temperature: 22-28°C
• Germination: 7-14 days
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Bright light needed

Transplantation:

• After the last frost (early June)
• Full sun or partial shade (tolerates better than other chilies)
• Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Spacing: 30-40 cm
• Excellent in pots (minimum diameter 25-30 cm)

Interview :

• Regular and constant watering
• Fertilize every 2-3 weeks
• Pinch off the apex for a bushier plant
• Staking is rarely necessary (compact plant)
• Mulch recommended

Harvest :

• 70-85 days after transplantation
• Black fruits for decoration
• Red berries for optimal consumption
• Production continues until the first frost.

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Fast maturing, ideal for our short season

✅ Tolerates temperature variations

✅ Excellent in a pot for bringing indoors in the fall

✅ Variety successfully tested in zone 4b

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Black Cobra pepper
• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Annual
• Maturity: 70-85 days after transplantation
• Fruit size: 5-7 cm, upright
• Color: Black-purple then bright red
• Scoville Heat Unit (SHU): 20,000 - 40,000 (moderate-high)
• Plant height: 40-60 cm (compact)
• Spacing: 30-40 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

In the kitchen:

• 🌶️ Hot sauces – Versatile moderate heat
• 🥗 Salsas – Fresh or cooked
• 🍖 Marinades – For meats and vegetables
• 🌾 Dried flakes – Table seasoning
• 🍜 Asian dishes – Stir-fries, curries, soups

In the garden:

• 🪴 Ornamental plant – Spectacular in a pot
• 🌸 Decorative borders – Contrasting colors
• 🏡 Terraces and balconies – Compact and productive

Conservation :

• Refrigerator: 2 weeks
• Freeze: whole or chopped
• Dry: in a dehydrator
• In flake form: long shelf life