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- Days to maturity
- 70–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black Hungarian is a Hungarian heirloom that earns space as an ornamental and in the kitchen. Sturdy plants 30 to 36 inches tall have green leaves veined in purple and purple flowers, and carry jalapeno-shaped, shiny black pods 3 to 4 inches long with a slight curve near the tip; the black is only skin deep, with green flesh inside, and the pods ripen to red. Heat is mild to moderate, about 5,000 to 10,000 Scoville units, with good flavor. Open pollinated, from Seed Savers Exchange. Use it as you would a jalapeno, and enjoy the foliage in the meantime.
Black Hungarian traits
- Open-pollinated Hungarian heirloom
- Jalapeno-shaped pods 76 to 102 mm, black ripening to red
- Purple-veined foliage and purple flowers
- Sturdy plants 762 to 914 mm tall
- Mildly hot, about 5,000 to 10,000 SHU
- Green flesh under the black skin
Good for
- Ornamental edible planting
- Salsa
- Pickling
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hungarian this page | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Alma Paprika | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Ancho Magnifico | 70 days | — | — |
| Bananarama | 70 days | — | — |
| Big Bertha | 70–73 days | — | — |
| Big Chili II | 70–90 days | — | — |
| Big Jim Chili | 70–80 days | — | — |
Black Hungarian FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Black Hungarian?
Black Hungarian is a Hungarian heirloom that earns space as an ornamental and in the kitchen. Sturdy plants 30 to 36 inches tall have green leaves veined in purple and purple flowers, and carry jalapeno-shaped, shiny black pods 3 to 4 inches long with a slight curve near the tip; the black is only skin deep, with green flesh inside, and the pods ripen to red.
How many days to maturity is Black Hungarian?
Black Hungarian is listed at 70–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.
How does Black Hungarian compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Black Hungarian: 70–80 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alma Paprika (70–80 days), Ancho Magnifico (70 days), Bananarama (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Hungarian good for?
Black Hungarian is grown for ornamental edible planting, salsa, pickling.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
- Types of Hot Chili Pepper: Telling the Groups Apart in the Garden
- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.
Also listed in other countries
- Listed for United Kingdom: Black Hungarian