Organic Hot Apple, Alma Paprika Pepper Seeds 25 Count Capsicum annuum Syn: Almapaprika Description: A 2", circular pepper somewhat resembling an apple. Originally from Hungary, the Hot Apple pepper has a nice flavor and thick, crunchy flesh. Medium-hot. Days to Maturity Approx.): 100 days. Food: The colorful aspect of peppers can increase the visual appeal of the food, making it more appetizing. However, foods containing peppers, especially chili peppers, often have a strong aftertaste. This is likely due to the presence of capsinoids in peppers. Also, capsaicin, a chemical found in chili peppers, creates a burning sensation once ingested. This sensation can last up to several hours after exposure. As a result, this can lead to a prolonged aftertaste. Starting: Pepper plants are slow to get going; so start pepper plants indoors a few weeks earlier than tomatoes. Sow the seeds about 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost date. [Starting the peppers seeds, no matter what kind, Sweet Bell Peppers, Southwesters Chili Peppers, Specialty Hot Peppers, and Ornamental Peppers] in the best planting medium that you can. The better their start, the healthier the Pepper plant will be. Growing Peppers: Plant the seeds in sterile potting mix, eight weeks prior to the last expected frost date in your area . Plant seeds at a depth equal to two times their diameter. According to scientific studies, the biologically optimum conditions for germinating pepper seeds are "day / night" soil temperature fluctuations between 86
