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What makes it special?
Pimenta da Neyde is one of the most striking dark chilli rarities: under intense sunlight, leaves and shoots turn dark violet to almost black, and slender, very dark fruit joins in.
We see this effect very clearly in our own growing in Illmitz too. Young plants can initially look fairly green and unremarkable – the more sun they get later, the darker the whole plant becomes.
The variety comes from Brazil and is named after Neyde Hidalgo. We rate it at heat level 8 and raise every plant ourselves.
Flavour & Use
Pimenta da Neyde is very hot and should be used sparingly accordingly. We rate it at heat level 8.
Different Scoville figures circulate for the variety, but there's no consistently documented standard measurement solid enough to derive a seemingly exact figure from it.
The dark fruit suits small amounts for ferments, chilli oil, spice pastes and dried powder. When processing, we recommend gloves and careful handling.
Fruit & Plant
Pimenta da Neyde belongs to Capsicum chinense and comes from Brazil. Characteristic is slender, elongated fruit in deep violet to almost black tones.
The real standout feature, though, is the whole plant: under strong sunlight, leaves and shoots can appear almost black. From our own growing, we know that young plants can initially be noticeably greener, with the dark pigmentation only becoming pronounced as light intensity increases.
That makes Pimenta da Neyde both a useful plant and an extraordinary ornamental chilli.
Growing & Care
For Pimenta da Neyde, we recommend a full-sun, warm and sheltered spot. Plenty of direct light is especially valuable with this variety, since it makes the dark pigmentation noticeably more pronounced.
For pot growing, we recommend at least 8 litres, ideally 10 litres of soil volume. If you have the space, 15–20 litres is ideal.
The substrate should be nutrient-rich and well-draining. Water evenly, but avoid waterlogging. Feed regularly and moderately with a suitable tomato or vegetable fertiliser during growth and fruiting.
The plant is frost-sensitive but can be overwintered frost-free.
Variety Data
Botanical species: Capsicum chinense
Origin: Brazil
Discovery / selection: Neyde Hidalgo
Heat: very hot; heat level 8 with us
Scoville: no consistent, reliable standard measurement for the variety
Fruit colour: violet to almost black, staying very dark even at advanced ripeness
Fruit shape: slender and elongated
Foliage: dark violet to almost black under strong sunlight
Growth: vigorous and well-branched
Position: full sun, warm and sheltered
Suitable for: pot, patio, greenhouse and sheltered outdoor spots
Pot size: at least 8 litres, ideally 10 litres; 15–20 litres ideal
Use: fermentation, chilli oil, spice pastes and powder
Overwintering: possible frost-free
Special feature: exceptionally dark pigmentation of foliage, shoots and fruit
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Pimenta da Neyde - Chilli Plant
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Pimenta da Neyde – an almost-black chilli rarity
Pimenta da Neyde is one of the most striking dark chillies in our range. The Brazilian variety was named after Neyde Hidalgo and combines very high heat with an almost black plant appearance. You'll find more extraordinary varieties among our rare chilli plants.
Why does Pimenta da Neyde turn almost black?
We know the effect very well from our own growing: the more sun the plant gets, the darker it becomes. Young plants can initially look fairly green and unremarkable. As sun exposure increases, leaves and shoots turn dark violet to almost black; the fruit also stays strikingly dark.
How hot is Pimenta da Neyde?
We rate Pimenta da Neyde at heat level 8. Different Scoville figures circulate for the variety, but there's no consistently documented standard measurement solid enough to derive a seemingly exact figure from it. In the kitchen, it should therefore be dosed sparingly, like a very hot chilli.
Using the dark fruit
The slender violet-black fruit suits small amounts for ferments, chilli oil, spice pastes and dried powder. Thanks to its intense colouring, Pimenta da Neyde is also a variety many chilli fans grow primarily for its extraordinary plant appearance.
Pimenta da Neyde as a breeding parent
Its striking dark pigmentation has also made Pimenta da Neyde interesting as a parent for modern crosses. One example in our range is Hallows Eve, a cross of Bhut Jolokia × Pimenta da Neyde. For growing, we recommend a full-sun, warm spot and at least 8 litres of pot volume, ideally 10 litres; 15–20 litres is ideal.
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