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Capsicum annuum
Experience the delight of growing and processing your very own paprika! Boldog is a traditional sweet Hungarian paprika spice pepper. The flavors deepen when dried down. Amongst this taste explosion there is a hint of spiciness. Easy to dry down in the oven, dehydrator, hung above the woodstove or in a greenhouse. Now you are ready for a winter full of sumptuous paprikash! We must admit we simply cannot live without this staple ingredient in the pantry! Boldog doubles as a very delicious fresh eating sweet (and mildly spicy) pepper, which makes us very boldog indeed! (Hungarian for happy!)
Growing Instructions:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.
Transplant as soon as the last chance of frost has passed being sure to add plenty of rich compost at time of planting. We also recommend to do a fall or spring cover crop of of peas or other annual legumes to fix nitrogen in the growing space.
Plant spacing: 12-18 “ apart
Row spacing: 18-24 “ apart
Mulching Peppers is a good idea, however mulching in mid spring will keep soil temperature cooler and may slow growth. Mulching can be done once soil has warmed.
Make sure soil pH is between 5.8 and 7.0. If plant needs a growing boost, water with nitrogen tea or compost tea a few times. If trace minerals are inadequate, sprinkle a small amount of woodash or azomite in each planting hole.
