Pepper- Black Hungarian Pepper-sweet hot showy plant 75 days heirloom Caribbeangardenseed

Black Hungarian Pepper- seeds-sweet hot showy plant 75 days heirloom!

• Spicy fruits ripen from black to red
• A good substitute for jalapeños
• Fruits grow to 4 inches
• Medium hot pepper

Organic Black Hungarian Hot Pepper – Highly ornamental in the field and on the plate! Green foliage is highlighted by purple veins and beautiful purple flowers. Sturdy plants grow 30-36” tall. Produces 3-4” fruits similar in shape to a jalapeno, but black in color ripening to red. Mild heat. SHU – 1,200(Capsicum annuum)
Black Hungarian peppers gradually become darker and darker as the mature, starting at roughly 70 days after transplanting. At maturity, they are deep red or nearly black. The pepper pods grow to 4 inches long, and a good choice for fresh dishes like salsa. The heat is relatively mild on these peppers, typically 2500 Scoville units or less. Black Hungarian pepper plants can grow to a height of about 2 feet, with lovely dark purple blossoms.

Growing Guide
GROWING NOTES
Pepper should be started indoor approximately 8 weeks prior to the last frost of the spring.

Sow ¼” deep in a well-drained starting medium. Seeds require lots of warm to germinate; medium should be between 80-85 degrees F. Using a heat mat, available at home and garden store and elsewhere, can help to ensure ideal conditions. Additionally, young starts will fare much better with additional light. Place in a window or sunny location that receives lots of southern or southwestern sun exposure. Consider supplementing with artificial lighting if possible.
Set plants out 2 to 3 weeks after average last frost when the soil has warmed and the weather has settled. Peppers can be temperamental when it comes to setting fruit if temperatures are too hot or too cool. Nighttime temperatures below 60 F or above 75 F can reduce fruit set.
Plant them 12 to 24 inches apart, in rows 24 to 36 inches apart, or spaced about 14 to 16 inches apart in raised beds. Do not rush to transplant your starts outdoors. Select a location that receives plenty of light and heat, and has not been used for tomatoes, potatoes or other members of this family for several years. Peppers will do best with soil that is fertile, lightweight, slightly acidic (pH5.5-7.0) and well-drained.
Wait until soil temperatures exceed 50 degrees F at all times before placing into the ground. Pepper plants should be fairly close to one another, so that there is slight contact between plants.

MAINTAINING
Peppers need a steady supply of water for best performance. If fertilizing, be careful not to overdo it on nitrogen as this can deter fruit growth. Organic fertilizers and soil should be rich in phosphorus, potassium and calcium.

Mulching with black plastic or similar material is a good way to maintain heat and soil moisture.