Peppers
Leutschauer Paprika

Lovely drying pepper from Hungary with medium-hot paprikas, great for smoking, drying, and grinding into a spicy powder.

About Leutschauer Paprika

(Capsicum annuum). A lovely drying pepper that comes from Matrafured, Hungary. It has been grown there since the 1800s when it was brought from Leutschau (Slovakia). The short, erect plants grow fast and are loaded with medium-hot paprikas sporting a sweet aroma and crisp texture. Its great flavor, uniform shape, and thin walls make it terrific for smoking, drying, and grinding to a delicious spicy powder. Very rare and not often found outside of its native Hungary! 85 days to maturity 8-12 hours of full sun Sprouts in 7-10 days Seed Depth: 1/4" Plant Spacing: 14-18" Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F Frost Hardy: No