Pepper - Alma Paprica Seeds, Aimers Int'l

Alma Paprica Pepper. Heirloom vegetable. Variety originated in Hungary. Thick walled sweet peppers with a touch of heat. Fruits are 2.5-5cm (1-2in) in diameter starting creamy-white before turning orange then bright red when fully ripe. Eat fresh or dry, de-stem and grind for your own spice. Scoville Heat Unit Rating - 2,000-4,000.

Attributes

Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Start Indoors
Growth Habit: Sturdy
Days to Emergence: 14 - 21
Days to Harvest 80
Height: 50 - 70cm (20 - 28in)

How to Grow

Start indoors mid February to late March. Use a soil-less growing mix. Sow seed 6mm (1/4in) deep. Maintaining the growing medium at a temperature of 21 C (70 F) will enhance germination. Grow the seedlings under bright light and temperatures of 16-21 C (60-70 F) to produce strong, stocky plants. Transplant after hardening off, in late May to early June. Full sun and a well-drained soil is best. Space the plants 30cm (12in) apart in rows spaced 60cm (24in) apart. Control weeds and avoid high nitrogen fertilizers. Try harvesting the peppers at different maturities to experience a wider range of flavours and textures. Staking is recommended with most varieties. Note: Estimated days to maturity are based on counting the days after transplanting.