# Acrata

Also known as Goat's Weed, Black Cobra, Goat Weed Pepper, Black Cobra Pepper, Acrata el Viagra Natural.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Acrata is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Venezuelan Andes, Venezuela. Capsi’s sourced range is 35,000–100,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is neutral, peppery, bitter. Used for dried flakes or powder, sauces and salsas, soups and stews, seasonings for meats, fish, and vegetables. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 4 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 35,000–45,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Acrata Hot Pepper Seeds | Italian Variety
  https://www.smarties.bio/en-us/products/acrata-hot-pepper-seeds

- 30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Mexican chilli pepper
  https://italianchilli.com/content/45-mexican-chilli-pepper-

- 50,000–100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Acrata El Viagra Natural
  https://www.semistrani.it/Hot-Chili-Pepper-Acrata-El-Viagra-Natural

- 100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Goat 's weed Acrata hot pepper seeds for sale
  https://www.shop.lacasettabio.it/en/seeds/407-goat-s-weed-acrata-hot-pepper-seeds-for-sale.html

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [Comprehensive guide to Black Cobra / Goat's Weed pepper including SHU range, flavor, origin, appearance, and uses.](https://pepperscale.com/black-cobra-pepper/)
- [Seed catalog entry with origin, plant characteristics, and growing information for Goat's Weed pepper.](https://www.tradewindsfruit.com/content/goats-weed-pepper.htm)
- [Detailed Italian grower review of Acrata pepper including cultivation notes, appearance, and culinary uses.](https://www.peperoncinipiccanti.com/acrata/)
- [Overview of Acrata (Mexican chilli / Goat's Weed) with heat level, plant traits, and growing details.](https://italianchilli.com/content/45-mexican-chilli-pepper-)
- [Botanical database entry with detailed morphology, origin, SHU, fruit characteristics, and cultivation notes for Goat's Weed / Acrata pepper.](https://www.pepperfriends.org/dbpf/goat-s-weed_001.asp)

## FAQ
### How hot is Acrata?

Capsi’s sourced range is 35,000–100,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Acrata taste like?

Neutral peppery taste with biting bitterness and little fruitiness or complexity; clean heat best appreciated when dried.

### How do I grow Acrata?

Acrata: about 90 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Acrata?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/acrata
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data