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Pepper profile

Kalocsai

Origin
Hungary
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
4-6 inches

Scoville heat range

2,000 – 5,000 SHU

Mild heat level

About Kalocsai

Kalocsai is Hungarian variety for making paprika. Rating 2,000-5,000 SHU offers mild heat. From Kalocsa region famous for paprika production. Essential for authentic Hungarian paprika. The flavor when dried and ground is sweet and mild. Very productive plants. Important commercial variety in Hungary. The color is deep red. Used for making sweet paprika powder. Shows importance of peppers in Hungarian cuisine.

Flavor profile

Mild heat

In the kitchen

Hungarian paprika production

Growing information

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

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