Description
(Capsicum annuum ‘Hungarian Black’)
Heat Rating out of 10: 4
An attractive shrub with green and purple foliage and shiny black Jalapeno like fruit that comes from Hungary.
Flavours/Food Partners
Basil, lemon, lime and green ruffles, garlic, ginger, coriander, Vietnamese coriander, lemon grass, chives. Seafood, all meats and most vegetables along with coconut, lime and lemon all go well with chillies.
Health/Cooking/Medicinal
Chillies form an integral part of many Asian and Latin American dishes along with some European, African and North American Indeed over time most cuisines have added this fiery little fruit into their recipes. There are many forms that very in color, shape, flavour and of course heat. This variety produces dark black fruit that adds mild heat, flavour and color to sauces and pasta dishes.
Landscaping/Planting
Plant in a protected spot out of fierce sunlight and wind in a well drained but moist soil. May need some support when it ages.
Cultivation/Fertiliser
Regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed will keep the plant looking good and producing lots of tasty chillies.
Herb Attributes
Position | PART TO FULL SUN, LIGHT FROST |
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Height | 1.0M |
Width | 80CM |