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Pepper profile

Alma Paprika

Origin
Hungary
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
2-3 inches (round)

Scoville heat range

500 SHU

Mild heat level

About Alma Paprika

Alma Paprika (Apple Paprika) is round Hungarian variety. Rating 0-500 SHU means minimal heat. The apple-like round shape is distinctive. Used for making sweet Hungarian paprika. The flavor when dried is sweet and rich. Important in Hungarian paprika production. Very productive plants. The round shape makes them unique. Perfect for sweet paprika powder. Traditional Hungarian variety.

Flavor profile

Sweet, no heat

In the kitchen

Hungarian sweet paprika

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
80-90 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

Sources

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