FREE: Pirate Pearl Pepper ~Perhaps~

The listing, Pirate Pearl Pepper ~Perhaps~ has ended.

Seeds were collected from my plants, harvest from MATURE RIPENED TO RED pods. 3rd picture.

This a hybrid but I have been able to grow it relatively true. Be aware that growing it from seed means it will no longer truly be a "Black Pearl" pepper. It is STILL a beautiful plant.

Image 2 is a cutting from my own plant that was grown from seed. See the lovely ornamental contrast? Foliage seems to grow darker w/ more sunlight!

The fruit can be eaten, but they are rather small & very hot!

Information below is regarding the true "Black Pearl" chili.

New Ornamental Pepper Wins Prestigious Award

One look at 'Black Pearl' & it is easy to see why it won this award. The compact, upright plants bear distinctive semi-glossy, deep purple to black leaves, complemented w/ scores of shiny round black-purple "pearls" of fruit that mature to bright red. 'Black Pearl' performs well as either a bedding or pot plant. It offers a vibrant accent to home gardens throughout the summer and fall seasons.

Its foliage, color & low care will attract many gardeners and "non-gardeners" to 'Black Pearl.' It performs exceptionally well in containers and deserves to be featured as the centerpiece.
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Research/BlackPearl.html

15 seeds
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P.S. BEWARE OF ROSE SEEDS! There's a reason why we don't see rose seeds sold in big garden centers. More info here; http://goo.gl/0UJZry
Also beware of home collected seeds from hybrid plants. They're no longer the same variety. Ask questions. Research >reliable< sources. Learn to succeed in your gardening efforts!

Thirdly, a GREEN bell pepper is an UNRIPE bell pepper & isn't likely to provide VIABLE seeds. There are very few varieties that produce bell peppers that ripen to green. Same for GREEN Jalapeno & most other pepper varieties. It only take minutes to check the variety & discover the color of the RIPE pepper.

Apple seeds? Mercy! Don't get me started!