An heirloom variety originating from Hungary. Sturdy plants with mildly hot jalapeno shaped fruits which turn black when ripe. Leaves are purple veigned with pretty purple flowers.
Scoville Heat Rating 5-10k units
When to Sow: Feb - Apr
HOW TO SOW:
Sow in pots - Sow thinly into pots or modules of damp compost. Cover with 0.5cm of soil. Ideal temp 21°C. Will benefit from the use of a heater propagator. Once germinated grow on in cooler conditions 15-18°C. Grow on until all risk of frost has passed.
Can be planted out or grown in pots. Best grown in a greehouse, conservatory or sheltered sunny spot.
Classification: Tender Annual/ Perennial
Group: Fruiting & Shooting Vegetables
Germination Time: 1-2 Weeks
Harvest Time: Jul- Oct
Site: Full/ Sheltered Sun
Soil Type: Chalk/ Sand/ Loam
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Water several times per week. Stake if necessary. Protect from Aphid attack
Use: Edible
Harvest: Cut fruits turn black or when just underripe and leave to ripen on a sunny windowsill.
Days to Maturity: 140 Days
Feed:Potassium rich feed
Height:60cm
Plant Spacing: 45cm
Chilli Hungarian Black
12 Seeds per packet Approx
Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.
We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.