The 'Black Lightning' pepper variety is a medium-early hybrid with a maturation period of 108-113 days, intended for cultivation in open ground and under plastic covers. The plant is robust and spreading, reaching a height of 60-70 cm. The fruits have an elongated-conical shape, black color, and weigh between 70 and 120 grams. They feature a strong gloss and decorative appearance, making this hybrid not only useful but also attractive for landscaping.
The flavor of the fruits is characterized by a hot-spicy note with a mild peppery tang, caused by the thin internal partitions. High sugar and vitamin content gives the fruits a rich taste and nutritional value. The hybrid is distinguished by high yield, disease resistance, and tolerance to adverse conditions, as well as providing abundant and prolonged fruiting.
'Black Lightning' is recommended for fresh consumption, as well as for making sauces, spices, marinades, and pickles. The black pepper obtained from these fruits has a rich spicy flavor and woody-spicy aroma. It contains vitamins C, E, K, B6, A, as well as minerals — iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, and zinc. Essential oils and piperine in its composition enhance the absorption of beneficial substances, making this pepper not only flavorful but also nutritious.
