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How to Grow Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Black Pearl'

Your complete guide to growing Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper.

☀SunFull sun (6+ hours)
💧Water1 inch per week, allow slight drying between waterings
📅Harvest70-80 days
🗺Zones4–11
📏Height1-3 feet
Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper

When to Plant Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 4 — — August – September
Zone 5 — — August – October
Zone 6 — — July – October
Zone 7 — — July – October
Zone 8 — — June – November
Zone 9 — — May – December
Zone 10 — — May – December
Zone 11 — — April – December

Companion Plants for Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper

✓ Good companions

Basil

Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while enhancing pepper growth

Carrots

Loosens soil for pepper roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

Chives

Repels aphids and improves pepper flavor and growth

Marigold

Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

Nasturtium

Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repels squash bugs

Oregano

Repels spider mites and aphids while providing ground cover

Parsley

Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

Petunias

Natural pest deterrent against hornworms, aphids, and squash bugs

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone toxin that severely stunts or kills pepper plants

Brassicas

Compete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper development

Fennel

Inhibits pepper growth through allelopathic compounds

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

57.0kcal
0.36gProtein
3.10gFiber
4.30mgVitamin C
0.18mgIron
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