Description
Kalocsa Paprika Pepper-(Capsicum annuum)-The Kalocsa Paprika pepper is one of the many delicious Paprika peppers from the area of Kalocsa, Hungary. The Paprika Kalocsa is very close in appearance to the Szegedi 179 Paprika variety. They ripen from green to a dark burgundy red color. But it has thicker flesh compared to Szegedi 179. The Kalocsa Paprika pepper is almost 3/4 of an inch in width and can get over 5 inches in length. The heat level is considered very mild compared to other chiles. Depending on growing conditions the heat will be very little or none at all. They have a rich paprika flavor with fruity tones. The Paprika Kalocsa can be dried for seasoning, stuffed, roasted or used to make a nice sauce. The Paprika Kalocsa chile plants can grow up to 5 feet tall.
