Goats Weed Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Goat's Weed Pepper is a unique hot pepper variety prized for its slender peppers that mature from glossy black to bright red and deliver intense heat. Also known as Black Cobra Pepper, it is ideal for home gardens, raised beds, containers, and ornamental landscapes. The plant thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and produces abundant peppers throughout the growing season. Its striking dark fruits and attractive foliage make it a standout choice for both culinary and ornamental gardening.

Features

• Unique ornamental and edible hot pepper
• Produces slender peppers that ripen from black to bright red
• Delivers intense heat and bold flavor
• Excellent for fresh use, drying, and hot sauces
• Suitable for containers, raised beds, and garden beds
• Thrives in warm, sunny conditions
• Long, productive harvest season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
• Common Name (US): Goat's Weed Pepper / Black Cobra Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Hot Ornamental Pepper Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy annual (perennial in frost-free climates)
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Late Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February–April (indoors) or after the danger of frost has passed outdoors
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–21 days at 75–85°F (24–29°C) in warm, moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogged soil
• Mature Plant Size: 24–48 inches tall, 18–24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart