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We guarantee our seed to be fresh, vigorous, untreated, and true to variety.
Each packet is guaranteed through the year printed on the packet, plus one full additional growing year.
If your seeds fail to germinate, arrive damaged, or do not grow true to type, please contact us and we will make it right through replacement seed, store credit, or refund when appropriate.
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Capsicum annuum
Alma Paprika is an heirloom pepper variety with compact plants that produce nice yields of round, 2-3" sweet peppers. Maturing from white to orange to red, these thick-walled peppers are perfect for drying and grinding into your own homemade paprika. You'll be amazed how much better it tastes. For best flavor, store dried peppers in a sealed glass jar. When needed, pop a few into a coffee grinder, pulse and you have homegrown, freshly ground paprika. Sweet and mildly peppery flavor. 70-80 days from transplant. 25 seeds per packet.
Capsicum annuum
Alma Paprika is an heirloom pepper variety with compact plants that produce nice yields of round, 2-3" sweet peppers. Maturing from white to orange to red, these thick-walled peppers are perfect for drying and grinding into your own homemade paprika. You'll be amazed how much better it tastes. For best flavor, store dried peppers in a sealed glass jar. When needed, pop a few into a coffee grinder, pulse and you have homegrown, freshly ground paprika. Sweet ... read more
Capsicum annuum
Alma Paprika is an heirloom pepper variety with compact plants that produce nice yields of round, 2-3" sweet peppers. Maturing from white to orange to red, these thick-walled peppers are perfect for drying and grinding into your own homemade paprika. You'll be amazed how much better it tastes. For best flavor, store dried peppers in a sealed glass jar. When needed, pop a few into a coffee grinder, pulse and you have homegrown, freshly ground paprika. Sweet and mildly peppery flavor. 70-80 days from transplant. 25 seeds per packet.
New varieties come and go, but an heirloom is one that has stood the test of time. Families have stewarded these seeds for generations because they valued their dependability and flavor as much as they did their history—and we can think of no better recommendation than that.
Peppers perform best in well-drained soil that contains plenty of organic matter and adequate phosphorous and calcium. Mulching plants with poly, paper, or natural materials will ensure consistent moisture throughout the root zone.
For earliest harvest, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 1/4" deep in well moistened, sterile seed-starting mix. The ideal temperature for pepper seed germination is 85 degrees. For best results, place a grower's heat mat beneath trays until germination has occurred. Under ideal conditions, germination should occur in 10-14 days.
After danger of frost has passed, set transplants 18-24" apart in rows 24-36" apart. Ensure that plants receive 1-2" of water per week. Avoid over-application of nitrogen as this can cause vegetative growth at the expense of fruit set.
Insect Pests
Biological controls such as Bacillus thuringiensis can be effective in controlling climbing cutworms. Aphids, flea beetles, and other hard-shelled insects can be controlled with a simple homemade insecticidal soap solution.
Diseases & Other Problems
To prevent common pepper diseases like Phytopthora and bacterial spot, avoid watering plants at night or on cool, cloudy days. Excess nitrogen and/or insufficient phosphorous can cause pepper plants to become bushy and produce few blossoms.
Peppers can be harvested at any time, but should be picked before they become soft or overly mature. Harvesting regularly will encourage further fruit set. Peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Select disease-free plants that are true-to-type. Pepper plants are prone to cross pollination by bees, so precautions should be taken to prevent pollination by insects. Covering plants with mosquito netting is an effective method to protect against pollen contamination.
HARVESTING SEED:
Harvest mature, disease-free fruit that have developed their final color. Cut open fruit and use a gloved hand to remove the seed. Dry on a coffee filter or paper towel. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
SEED LONGETIVITY:
Pepper seeds will remain viable for three years when stored under ideal conditions.
Started seeds in greenhouse. Should sprout soon.
Third year growing these from Thresh Seed! These make the best, most robust tasting paprika! Very prolific! Great germination!
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