{"product_id":"black-lantern-poblano-type-pepper-seeds-canada","title":"Black Lantern Poblano-Type Pepper Seeds","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .cv-product-copy{--forest:#143b2a;--line:#d9dfd2;--gold:#d99a2b;--coral:#d85b3f;--ink:#26352c;--muted:#5e6b60;max-width:980px;color:var(--ink);font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif}\n  .cv-product-copy *{box-sizing:border-box}.cv-product-copy p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1.65}.cv-product-copy h2{margin:0;color:var(--forest);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(25px,3vw,34px)!important;line-height:1.08!important}.cv-product-copy h3{margin:0;color:var(--forest);font-family:Inter,Arial,sans-serif!important;font-size:16px!important;font-weight:850!important}.cv-product-copy__hero,.cv-product-copy__card,.cv-product-copy__faq article,.cv-product-copy__note{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;background:#fff}.cv-product-copy__hero{padding:22px;margin:0 0 22px;background:#fbfaf4}.cv-product-copy__eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--coral);font-weight:850;margin-bottom:10px}.cv-product-copy__lead{margin-top:12px!important;max-width:760px}.cv-product-copy__facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin-top:18px}.cv-product-copy__fact{border-left:3px solid var(--gold);background:#fff;padding:10px}.cv-product-copy__fact strong{display:block;color:var(--forest);font-size:14px}.cv-product-copy__fact span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px}.cv-product-copy__section{margin:24px 0}.cv-product-copy__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px}.cv-product-copy__card,.cv-product-copy__faq article,.cv-product-copy__note{padding:16px}.cv-product-copy ul{margin:12px 0 0;padding-left:18px}.cv-product-copy li{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;margin:7px 0}.cv-product-copy li strong{color:var(--forest)}.cv-product-copy__glance{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin-top:14px}.cv-product-copy__glance div{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:12px;background:#fff}.cv-product-copy__glance strong{display:block;color:var(--forest);font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}.cv-product-copy__glance span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;margin-top:5px}.cv-product-copy__pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:12px}.cv-product-copy__pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;border:1px solid var(--forest);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;font-weight:850;text-decoration:none!important;color:var(--forest)!important;background:#fff}.cv-product-copy__faq{display:grid;gap:10px}.cv-product-copy__faq h3{margin-bottom:7px}.cv-product-copy__note{background:#fff8ed;border-color:#efd9ad}\n  @media(max-width:760px){.cv-product-copy__facts,.cv-product-copy__grid,.cv-product-copy__glance{grid-template-columns:1fr}.cv-product-copy__hero{padding:18px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cv-product-copy\"\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"cv-product-copy__hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cv-product-copy__eyebrow\"\u003eHot pepper · Experimental 2027 selection · 10+ seeds\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBlack Lantern Poblano-Type Pepper Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cv-product-copy__lead\"\u003eBlack Lantern is for cooks who want the shape and roasting logic of a small poblano, but with real hot-pepper force. Expect dark purple-black pendant pods, heavy production, annuum-type flavour, and a heat range that belongs in hot sauce, salsa, chile paste, and smoky dried powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cv-product-copy__facts\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cv-product-copy__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot, about 60,000-80,000 SHU from grower tasting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cv-product-copy__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperimental Capsicum annuum-type selection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cv-product-copy__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasting, hot sauce, salsa, powder, ferments\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cv-product-copy__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10+ Seeds per Packet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"cv-product-copy__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cv-product-copy__lead\"\u003eGrow Black Lantern when you want a pepper that behaves like a culinary workhorse rather than a novelty. The pods are small enough to use by the handful, the plant sets heavily, and the flavour stays in the Capsicum annuum lane: green chile, roasted pepper, earthy sweetness, and a clean hot finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"cv-product-copy__lead\"\u003eThe kitchen angle is the fun part. This is the pepper for hot chile relleno experiments, roasted black-and-red salsa, fermented hot sauce, chile vinegar, taco-table relish, and a dark smoky powder that can push beans, eggs, grilled meat, roasted vegetables, and mole-style sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"cv-product-copy__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cv-product-copy__glance\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Lantern Poblano-Type Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsicum annuum-type\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot, about 60k-80k SHU\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark purple-black pendant pods ripening through green tones to red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery productive plants with many hanging lantern-shaped pods\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasted salsa, hot sauce, drying powder, ferments, hot relleno, grilling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"cv-product-copy__section cv-product-copy__grid\"\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"cv-product-copy__card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eIn The Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted salsa:\u003c\/strong\u003e Char dark or red pods with tomato, onion, garlic, and lime for a hotter poblano-style salsa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot sauce and ferments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the heavy set of pods for vinegar sauce, fermented mash, or cooked chile sauce with body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry seasoning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dehydrate ripe red pods into flakes or powder for beans, eggs, potatoes, rubs, and winter cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot relleno idea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest larger pods for small stuffed pepper experiments when you want poblano structure with more bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"cv-product-copy__card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart early:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting. Warm germination helps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant warm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Move outside after frost risk has passed and nights are reliably mild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Productive plants can load up heavily, so staking or caging is useful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick dark pods for striking colour and sharper green-chile notes, or red pods for sweetness and powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"cv-product-copy__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eExplore By Culinary Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBuilding a pepper patch around flavour? Compare Black Lantern with other peppers for sauce, drying, roasting, and short-season Canadian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cv-product-copy__pills\"\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"cv-product-copy__pill\" href=\"\/collections\/pepper-seeds-canada\"\u003epepper seeds Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"cv-product-copy__pill\" href=\"\/collections\/hot-sauce-pepper-seeds-canada\"\u003ehot sauce pepper seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"cv-product-copy__pill\" href=\"\/collections\/rare-pepper-seeds-canada\"\u003erare pepper seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"cv-product-copy__pill\" href=\"\/pages\/2027-pepper-seeds-catalogue-canada\"\u003e2027 pepper seeds catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"cv-product-copy__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cv-product-copy__faq\"\u003e\n      \u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Black Lantern a poblano?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is listed as an experimental poblano-type Capsicum annuum selection because the original plant was mislabeled and the final genetics are not confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow hot is Black Lantern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrower tasting puts it around 60,000-80,000 SHU. Treat it as a hot pepper, not a mild poblano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Black Lantern taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect annuum-style chile flavour: roasted green pepper, earthy sweetness when ripe, and clean heat. It is more culinary than floral or tropical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat should Canadian growers expect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors early, transplant into warmth, and support productive plants. As an experimental selection, pod shape, colour timing, and heat can vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"cv-product-copy__section cv-product-copy__note\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSeed Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBlack Lantern is offered as an experimental Casa Verde selection from a suspected cross, not a fully stabilized named variety. Expect some variation in plant habit, pod size, pod colour timing, and heat level. Save seed only from plants that match the dark pendant poblano-type shape and hot culinary profile you want to continue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casa Verde Seeds","offers":[{"title":"10+ Seeds per Packet","offer_id":52372652720418,"sku":"PEP-BLACK-LANTERN-10","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4401\/7186\/files\/black-lantern-poblano-type-pepper-seeds-canada-hero-standard-hot-psd-overlay.webp?v=1787588997","url":"https:\/\/casaverdeseeds.com\/products\/black-lantern-poblano-type-pepper-seeds-canada","provider":"Casa Verde Seed Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}