Pepper – Black Hungarian

Description

(Capsicum annuum) Beautifully bold and decidedly sweet…

There’s a drama to the Hungarian black pepper that’s 100% its own. Its deep purple/black, dark-hued skin turns to a rich jewel tone red as it ages, and it delivers a certain sweetness at maturity quite unlike other chilies in its heat range. This is a chili that fits both form and function, working beautifully as both an ornamental pepper and a culinary chili.

Most of the heat is in the ribs and seeds; the flesh itself has a fruity flavour and shaped much like a jalapeño with slightly thicker walls. When young and dark in colour, these chilies do carry little heat (they gain as they age), and their flavor is much like bell pepper, crisp and fresh. But once they turn red, the game is on in terms of flavour. They intensify in heat and take on a sweetness that’s unexpected.They grow in a conical shape, up to three inches long,

As this chili ages into maturity, it morphs from dark black to a jewel tone red; during the process becoming two-toned – shiny black and rich red. They are beautiful to watch as they age.

The plant is lovely also with delicate purple flowers blooming among the chilies. If you’re looking for an ornamental pepper plant with dramatic dark and rich colours, it doesn’t get any better!

Wherever and however you’d use a jalapeño – It’s a terrific salsa pepper, and it works very well sliced into salads. You can stuff these chilies just like a jalapeño, just consider the sweetness when pairing ingredients. Back Hungarians also work well as pickling peppers and with their thick fleshy walls, they dry well, too. Or simply try roasting them as a side; the meatiness of the chili with its bold flavor (and looks) pairs well with heavier meals like steaks and chops.

60 days black, 80 red 75-90 cm H

Approx  30 Open-pollinated, naturally grown local seeds