Black Bastard
Black Bastard is an unstable Capsicum chinense selection developed by Bryan Townshend. It carries nearly black pods on plants with dark purple foliage.
About 20 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~105 days to maturity
Fruit size
4–6 cm
Flavor
Earthy, sweet, and fruity with a sharp heat.
About
Pods start black and remain virtually black or take on a slight red hue when fully ripe. Flesh inside is orange or red. Skin is wrinkled and pods measure roughly 4–6 cm. Plants reach 4–5 feet and produce dark purple leaves and stems. Flavor is earthy, sweet, and fruity. The line is still segregating and is grown for both heat and ornamental value.
Backstory
Bryan Townshend of Towns-End Chili & Spice in Florida selected the Black Bastard phenotype around 2019 while following a 7JPN line. He has noted possible influence from a Roxa Lantern hybrid. Seed of the line was released while the plants remained unstable.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreBlack Bastard is an F2+ of 7 Pot Jonah and Roxa Lantern, still splitting and not yet a finished line.
Bryan Townshend · 2019
Parents
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Black Bastard?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 600,000 SHU (Official breeder). 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 Black Bastard taste like?
- Earthy, sweet, and fruity with a sharp heat.
- How do I grow Black Bastard?
- Black Bastard: about 105 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun.
- What can I substitute for Black Bastard?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.