Chilli Pepper , Hungarian Black (Bush)

Capsicum baccatum, Mellowish Heat - Open Pollinated Jalapeno Type, Originally from Hungary, an open pollinated old heirloom variety which is visually stunning, presenting 5 to 7 cm Fat jalapeno shaped fruits with a dark-hued skin, gradually growing darker and darker as it matures from a shiny deep purple black into a deep, deep red, whilst surrounded by tiny purple flowers, this delivers a certain sweetness behind its heat at maturity quite unlike other chilies in its heat range, yet, fits both form and function, working beautifully as both an ornamental and culinary chili. Scoville heat units (SHU): 5,000 – 10,000 SHU, Height 50 cm, Seed Count Approx - 15 avg 

 SOWING - Peppers require a long, warm growing season. Sow indoors Early Spring or approx 8 wks prior to transplanting, 1 cm deep & provide constant moisture & a warm soil, germination  is sometimes slow to start, once seedlings develop 2-3 true leaves, transplant into separate permanent containers or ground with some protection, Best in a greenhouse. More Sun More Colour depth.