Black Fire

Black Fire is a Capsicum annuum cultivar known for its dark foliage and nearly black immature pods that ripen to bright red. It is grown both as an ornamental and as a mild to medium heat culinary chilli.

Pods are slender and typically about 5.0 cm long and approximately 1.0 cm wide at maturity. Immature fruit are very dark purple to black, turning red when fully ripe. The contrast between dark leaves and red pods is a key feature in seed listings.

Heat is commonly reported around 20000 SHU. Some sellers list a wider range, such as 5000 to 30000 SHU, but 20000 SHU appears most frequently in product descriptions. There are no widely published independent laboratory tests specific to this named variety.

Flavour is described as slightly sweet with moderate heat. These descriptions are based on seller and grower reports rather than formal sensory analysis.

Plants are generally described as compact to medium in height, often around 70.0 cm tall, and suitable for containers or garden beds. Historical documentation is limited. No clear breeder record, traditional origin, or formal release statement is widely available in accessible sources.

Some grower reports mention inconsistency in plants sold under this name, suggesting possible variation between seed sources.