Hungarian Pepper 'Blava'
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The Hungarian pepper from Hortinova 'BLAVA' is an open-pollinated variety, prized for its earliness and productivity. It produces conical fruits of about 10 to 11 cm in length, with a greenish-yellow skin and thick walls. Versatile and easy to grow, it is suitable for both vegetable gardens and container cultivation.
Spread : 40 to 50 cm
Plant height : 60 to 75 cm
Quantity per pack : ND
Companion plants : Tomato, onion, basil
Enemy plants : Fennel
Latin name : Capsicum annuum
With its mild and tasty taste, the 'BLAVA' pepper is perfect for a variety of cooking uses: eat it fresh, add it to sauces, or dry it to make homemade paprika. Its thick skin and juicy flesh also make it ideal for stuffed dishes.
For best results, sow seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost, 0.5 to 1 cm deep in rich potting soil. Maintain a temperature of 24 to 26 °C to encourage germination, which usually occurs in 7 to 14 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors once the risk of frost has passed, spacing them 40 to 50 cm apart in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
With full sun exposure and regular watering, the 'Hortinova BLAVA' pepper provides abundant, uniform and tasty harvests throughout the season.
A perfect choice for colorful and delicious recipes!
