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Pepper Seeds - Hot Pepper - Black Hungarian Jalapeño

Smoldering style meets jalapeño comfort: glossy purple-black pods that ripen red, medium heat, big flavor, and show-stopping pickled rings.
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Dark, dramatic, and delicious. Black Hungarian Jalapeño is an heirloom Capsicum annuum that turns heads with glossy purple-black pods and violet-tinged foliage, then wins hearts with classic jalapeño bite. Heat lands in the mild to medium range, giving you everyday versatility with a striking ornamental look.

Plants are vigorous and tidy, about 2 to 3 feet tall with upright branching that loads stems with blossoms and fruit. Lavender-white flowers and dusky green leaves set the stage for conical pods that average 3 to 4 inches long. Fruit matures from deep black to crimson red, and medium-thick walls hold up beautifully for stuffing, grilling, and pickling.

On the palate, Black Hungarian brings fresh green jalapeño character when picked dark and unripe, then develops a touch of berry-like sweetness as it ripens red. Expect roughly 5,000 to 10,000 Scoville Heat Units. Use black-stage pods for vivid salsas, poppers, and quick sautés, or let them redden for sweeter sauces, ristras, and a balanced chili powder. The color show also makes spectacular jars of pickled rings.

An old-world selection with roots in Hungary, this pepper reflects generations of European kitchen gardens that valued beauty and utility in the same plant. Grow it and you get both: a compact ornamental that earns its keep at the table, with reliable yields and the true jalapeño flavor home cooks reach for all season.

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Minimum Seed Count
25
Heat
Hot
Scoville Heat Units
5,000–10,000 SHU
Soil pH
6.0–6.5
Soil Type
Loamy
Sunlight
Full sun
Plant Spacing
18 in
Row Spacing
24 in
Support
Stake
Ideal Soil Temp
80–90°F
Seed Depth
1/4 in
Sprouts in
10-21 Days
Life Cycle
Annual
Frost Hardy
Tender
Scientific Name
Capsicum annuum
Maturity
70-79 Days (from transplant)
Grow Location
In-ground bed, Raised bed, Containers, Greenhouse, High Tunnel, Community garden
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Our seeds are grown and sourced from the US. They're then packed and shipped from Colerain NC.

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for Pepper Plants (Capsicum spp.)

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