Description

Hot pepper Paprika Boldog (Hungarian paprika)
Capsicum annuum

Mild to medium heat. Heat rating of 0 to 3 on the Scoville scale. Green becoming dark red at maturity. 15 cm long. Thin flesh. Easy to dry. Makes a delicious, sweet and slightly spicy paprika. Plant of 60 to 90 cm height. Originally from Boldog in Hungary. 80 days.

Full sun, well drained and rich soil. Sow indoors 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost. Transplant when temperature is above 10°C. 6 mm deep. 40 cm between plants. Germinates in 7 to 10 days at 28-30°C.

Germination: 73% in December 2025
Ecological seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Garden.