Chili pepper 'Hungarian super'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Hungarian super'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Hungarian super is thought of as half hardy, so although it can survive a small mild cold snap, it is wise to ensure that this plant is protected from frost damage. Ideally plant in loamy and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 7.0 and 8.5 as Hungarian super likes to be in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Hungarian super from seed

Sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Hungarian super about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Hungarian super

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Hungarian super is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Hungarian super