Kalocsa Hungarian Paprika Pepper Seeds

Bring the rich, fruity flavor of Hungarian Kalocsa paprika to your garden. The plants produce peppers that ripen from green to deep red, ready for roasting, stuffing, sauces, or drying into a flavorful seasoning. With a generous red harvest, you can enjoy some fresh and save the rest for your pantry.

At a glance

• Variety: Kalocsa Hungarian Spice Paprika
• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Days to maturity: Approximately 85 days
• Plant height: Up to about 3 feet
• Fruit: Green, ripening to deep red
• Uses: Fresh, roasted, stuffed, sauced, or dried for seasoning
• Available sizes: 10, 30, or 100 seeds

Start seeds

Sow seeds about ¼ inch deep in warm seed-starting mix. Peppers need warmth to germinate, and sprouting time can vary from about a week to a month. Keep the mix evenly moist, not waterlogged, and allow good air circulation. Start early so seedlings have time to grow before transplanting.

Grow and care

Gradually acclimate seedlings outdoors before transplanting once the soil is warm and frost danger has passed. Choose fertile, well-drained soil and a sunny, sheltered spot. Water during hot, dry spells, and support plants if needed as they grow.

Harvest and enjoy

Pick peppers as they ripen to deep red, using scissors or garden pruners to avoid damaging the plant. Use them fresh in sauces or roasted dishes, stuff them for a hearty meal, or dry the ripe fruit and grind it into paprika-style seasoning.