Alma Paprika Pepper from SSE

neoguy · November 5, 2007

Was wondering if anyone has grown this pepper, if so, what did you think?

We grew 18 Paprika Supreme plants this year and were pretty happy with it. Very sweet but inconsistent on the mild heat. Some had a little heat, which is what we wanted, others were just sweet. Our intent is to dry and ground for paprika powder. We're not looking for hot, we have plenty of those.

All opinions are appreciated.

Thanks!

montanamato · November 5, 2007

One of my all time favorite peppers, but in my opinion pretty thick walled and juicy for drying...I don't always get the same amount of heat, but the flavor of this pepper is always outstanding...I like them best fresh for salads etc. I also dry and grind peppers and I grew Paprika Kalosca Sweet Spice last summer...Nice thin walls and moderate heat...I ordered mine from SSE, but I think I have seen seed offered elsewhwere...Maybe Mariseeds ?

Jeanne

neoguy · November 7, 2007

Jeanne, thanks for the info. Does anyone else have suggestions for paprika peppers?

velikipop · November 7, 2007

Szeged and Kalocsai are two from the Paprika growing region of Hungary.

Alex

DeanRIowa · November 7, 2007

I tried them at this fall at the tomato tasting event at SSE and they had a very good flavor and as "montanamato" stated, they would be very good for salads.

I have seed and plan on growing them next year as well.

Dean

neoguy · November 11, 2007

Thanks for the feedback.

November 5, 2007	#1
neoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 610	Alma Paprika Pepper from SSE Was wondering if anyone has grown this pepper, if so, what did you think? We grew 18 Paprika Supreme plants this year and were pretty happy with it. Very sweet but inconsistent on the mild heat. Some had a little heat, which is what we wanted, others were just sweet. Our intent is to dry and ground for paprika powder. We're not looking for hot, we have plenty of those. All opinions are appreciated. Thanks!

November 7, 2007	#4
velikipop Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 768	Szeged and Kalocsai are two from the Paprika growing region of Hungary. Alex __________________ I'll plant and I'll harvest what the earth brings forth The hammer's on the table, the pitchfork's on the shelf Bob Dylan

November 5, 2007	#2
montanamato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 1,038	One of my all time favorite peppers, but in my opinion pretty thick walled and juicy for drying...I don't always get the same amount of heat, but the flavor of this pepper is always outstanding...I like them best fresh for salads etc. I also dry and grind peppers and I grew Paprika Kalosca Sweet Spice last summer...Nice thin walls and moderate heat...I ordered mine from SSE, but I think I have seen seed offered elsewhwere...Maybe Mariseeds ? Jeanne

November 7, 2007	#5
DeanRIowa Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 5a - NE Iowa Posts: 416	I tried them at this fall at the tomato tasting event at SSE and they had a very good flavor and as "montanamato" stated, they would be very good for salads. I have seed and plan on growing them next year as well. Dean

November 11, 2007	#6
neoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 610	Thanks for the feedback.