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Czech Black Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Czech Black (Czechoslovakian Black) is an heirloom hot pepper on tall plants of 2.5 to 3 feet, bearing conical pods about 2.5 inches that are black before ripening to a garnet red.

Key facts

Days to maturity
65 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Czech Black (Czechoslovakian Black) is an heirloom hot pepper on tall plants of 2.5 to 3 feet, bearing conical pods about 2.5 inches that are black before ripening to a garnet red. Heat is a little below jalapeno level. The dark pods against the foliage make it decorative, and the moderate heat suits salsa and fresh use.

Czech Black traits

  • Heirloom hot pepper
  • Conical pods about 2.5 inches, black ripening to garnet red
  • Slightly milder than jalapeno
  • Tall plants 2.5 to 3 feet

Good for

  • Salsa
  • Ornamental edible planting
  • Fresh cooking heat

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Czech Black this page65 days——
Alba65–85 days——
Ancho65–88 days——
ArapahoAbout 65 days——
Ariane65–70 days——
Atris65–80 daysIndeterminate—
Autopick65–75 days——

Czech Black FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Czech Black?

Czech Black (Czechoslovakian Black) is an heirloom hot pepper on tall plants of 2.5 to 3 feet, bearing conical pods about 2.5 inches that are black before ripening to a garnet red. Heat is a little below jalapeno level.

How many days to maturity is Czech Black?

Czech Black is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.

How does Czech Black compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Czech Black: 65 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alba (65–85 days), Ancho (65–88 days), Arapaho (About 65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Czech Black good for?

Czech Black is grown for salsa, ornamental edible planting, fresh cooking heat.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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