CHILLI-HUNGARIAN-BLACK
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Capsicum fruitescens
CHILLI-HUNGARIAN-BLACK There’s a drama to the Hungarian black pepper that’s 100% its own. Its dark-hued skin turns to a rich jewel tone red as it ages, & it delivers a certain sweetness at maturity quite unlike other chilies in its heat range.
SKU: CIHNB
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They have a shape much like a jalapeño, but with slightly thicker walls. They grow in a conical shape, up to 7.5cm long, with a slight curve near the tip. When young, they age from green to a slightly shiny deep purple to black hue. As it ages into maturity, it morphs from dark to a jewel tone red. During the process, this chilli becomes two-toned – shiny black & rich red. The plant, is lovely with delicate purple flowers blooming among the chilies. It’s a terrific salsa chilli, & it works very well sliced into salads. You can stuff these chilies as well, just consider the mild sweetness when pairing ingredients. They also work well as pickling peppers & with their thick fleshy walls, they dry well, too. The Black Hungarian is too often overlooked.
Sow thinly 5mm (1/4 inch) deep in seed boxes or punnets. Transplant when at the 2-4 leaf stage.
| Scoville Heat Units (SHU) | 2,500 - 3,000 |
|---|---|
| Plant Height | 55 - 65cm (1'10" - 2'2") |
| Season of Interest | warm to hot |
| Temperature Range | 15 - 30°C (59 - 86°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Perenial/Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Either |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds overnight in lukewarm water or freeze for a few days before planting |
| Sowing Depth | 5mm (¼") |
| Plant Spacing | 40 - 60cm (1'4" - 1'12") |
| Row Spacing | 80 - 100cm (2'7" - 3'3") |
| Watering | deep watering once or twice per week depending on weather |
| Good Companion Plants | carrots, cucumber, squash, members of the Allum family, Basil, Dill, Fennel |
| Diseases | blossom end rot |
CHILLI-HUNGARIAN-BLACK
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