Sweet pepper 'Hungarian Paprika'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Hungarian Paprika is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Ideally plant in potting mix, loamy and silty soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 7.5 as Hungarian Paprika likes to be in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Aim to sow 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Hungarian Paprika about 60 days before your last frost date.

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

Fruit is ready for harvest when it turns a bright red color.¹

Paprika has more vitamin C than lemon juice by weight. It has been used as hair coloring to bring out the fiery red head. The darker, browner tones of paprika are the spiciest while the red-toned paprika’s are milder.¹

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¹ Gardening Know How entry on paprika peppers