{"product_id":"ga-piment-fort-czech-black-bio","title":"Organic 'Czech Black' hot pepper","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eOrganic 'Czech Black' hot pepper (Capsicum annuum) from the seed company Gaia, a glossy black pepper with a juicy sweetness and moderate heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eThe 'Czech Black' pepper is a prized heirloom variety, valued for its initially \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eglossy black\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits that ripen to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"290\"\u003ebrilliant garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e2.5- to 3-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e conical peppers have \u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"376\"\u003esweet\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"389\"\u003ejuicy\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"404\"\u003ethick\u003c\/strong\u003e flesh, making them versatile in the kitchen—perfect for salsas, stuffing, grilling, or pickling. Their heat, \u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eslightly less intense than that of a jalapeño\u003c\/strong\u003e , is concentrated in the ribs and seeds, delivering a spiciness of \u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e10,000 to 30,000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e . The variety is early-maturing, producing up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e20 fruits per plant\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it a reliable choice for both home gardens and container growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eA chili pepper that is both decorative and culinary, which manages to be elegant… and just the right amount of spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Basil, Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Marigold\u003cbr data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Broad beans, Brassicaceae, Fennel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eSpread\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Upright and compact\u003cbr data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 60 to 75 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Black → garnet fruits, 10,000–30,000 SHU, thick and sweet flesh, very productive (≈20 fruits\/plant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dark green \u003cbr data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Sweet, juicy, moderately spicy\u003cbr data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting out, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a warm substrate (27–31°C). 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