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Overview
Hungarian Death is an heirloom chile from Eastern Europe with a name that promises heat. Plants are compact, about 1 1/2 feet, and carry long, pointed pods that ripen from green to red. The small plant size suits containers and tight beds. Grow in full sun and pick red for full heat, then use fresh or dry the surplus for flakes.
Hungarian Death traits
- Eastern European heirloom chile
- Compact plants about 1 1/2 feet
- Long, pointed pods
- Green ripening to red
Good for
- Drying
- Hot sauce
- Container growing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Death this page | — | — | — |
| 'Buena Mulata' Pepper | 75–80 days | — | — |
| Ace | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Aci Sivri | 90 days | — | — |
| Aconcagua | 80 days | — | — |
| Aji Amarillo | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Aji Colorado | 78–85 days | — | — |
Hungarian Death FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Hungarian Death?
Hungarian Death is an heirloom chile from Eastern Europe with a name that promises heat. Plants are compact, about 1 1/2 feet, and carry long, pointed pods that ripen from green to red.
How does Hungarian Death compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Similar peppers and chilies varieties include 'Buena Mulata' Pepper (75–80 days), Ace (50–70 days), Aci Sivri (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hungarian Death good for?
Hungarian Death is grown for drying, hot sauce, container growing.
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.
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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