Ebony Fire

Ebony Fire is a Capsicum annuum cultivar known for its dark foliage and ornamental appearance combined with notable heat. Plants are compact and bushy, commonly reported between 20–60 cm tall, making them suitable for containers, patios and garden beds. Foliage ranges from deep green to dark purple or near-black.

Pods are upright and relatively small, typically around 4 cm long and about 2.5 cm wide. Immature fruit begin green-purple to dark purple or black, then ripen to glossy bright red. The contrast between dark leaves and red fruit is a defining visual trait.

Heat levels reported by seed sellers and nurseries vary widely, often listed between 50000 and 100000 SHU. There are no published independent laboratory test results. A working estimate of 75000 SHU reflects a midpoint based on commonly reported vendor ranges.

Flavour descriptions in seed listings and grower notes describe the pods as sweet-spicy and fruity. These flavour accounts are subjective and not laboratory measured.

The exact breeder and country of origin are not documented in available sources. The variety appears in online seed catalogues and nursery listings from the 2010s onwards. No formal breeding record or historical development documentation has been identified.

Reported plant height varies between sources, and SHU figures differ widely between sellers. No scientific heat testing data has been published.