Alma Paprika
Heirloom pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- Heirloom
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 70-85 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Origin & history
A round Hungarian apple pepper, thick-walled and traditionally pickled whole rather than ground. Carries mild heat, unlike the paprika types grown for spice.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 70-85 days | |
| Scoville heat | 300-3,000 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- heirloom
Topepo Rosso
75-90 days
- heirloom
Ancho San Luis
80-100 days
- open-pollinated
Juanita
90-120 days
- heirloom
Mulato Isleño
80-100 days
- heirloom
Bull Nose
65-80 days
- heirloom
Bullnose Large Bell
68-80 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 1 source, all commercial catalogs. No independent reference documents this variety yet.
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog · Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., Seed Catalog