Black Hungarian Pepper Seeds

Black Hungarian Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a striking heirloom pepper admired for its glossy, deep purple-black fruits, attractive purple flowers, and rich, mildly hot flavor. The tapered peppers mature from jet black to deep crimson red, creating a beautiful contrast against the dark green foliage. Vigorous, productive plants combine ornamental beauty with excellent culinary quality, making this variety a favorite in both flower and vegetable gardens.

Why Grow Black Hungarian?
Beautiful heirloom with glossy black peppers and purple flowers. Produces abundant colorful fruits throughout the season. Mild heat with rich, sweet flavor. Excellent for fresh cooking, grilling, salsa, and ornamental gardens. Easy to grow and highly productive.

Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (5,000–10,000 SHU)
Rich, slightly sweet pepper flavor with a pleasant, lingering heat similar to a jalapeño. Excellent for fresh salsa, grilling, roasting, stir-fries, chili, sandwiches, pickling, and homemade hot sauces. The dark fruits add dramatic color to fresh dishes before ripening to red.

Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants produce continuously throughout the growing season and perform equally well in gardens or large containers. Harvest black fruits for a crisp texture or allow them to ripen to deep red for a slightly sweeter flavor.

Seedman Notes
Black Hungarian is one of those rare peppers that is every bit as beautiful as it is useful. The combination of purple flowers and glossy black peppers makes it a standout in the garden, while its mild heat and excellent flavor make it equally welcome in the kitchen. It's an outstanding choice for gardeners who appreciate peppers with true ornamental appeal.

Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Medium (5,000–10,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 4–5" Tapered Fruits • Black to Deep Red • Best for Fresh Cooking, Grilling & Ornamental Gardens