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Alma Paprika Pepper

Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Alma'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 8"-18"

planting zones

10a-12

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Alma Paprika Pepper plant details

Alma Paprika Pepper is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge followed by orange, red and white fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alma Paprika Pepper

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alma Paprika Pepper

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ever wondered if you could make your own paprika? It is easy and ‘Alma’ is one of the best choices for paprika making. It is also really good sautéed, roasted or raw for dips. The plant is loaded with 1-2”, cherry type peppers with very thick walls. The peppers start out creamy but will mature to shiny red. Crisp and juicy, very sweet even at the white stage, they also have a little heat! To make the paprika, dry the peppers on a screen or in dehydrator, then de-stem and grind in a coffee grinder. That’s it! Smoked paprika is exquisite, so if you have a smoker, smoke the peppers before grinding. Grow in full sun and space the plants 12-16” apart.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Grow your own paprika! Dry & keep your paprika in a grinder…there is no comparison to the powder you buy in the store!! Also can be used fresh from plants. Vigorous plants with lots of 1-2” round peppers that start cream and age to orange then red. Once you try this, you will never use that orange powder from the store again! 3” pot