Pepper Seeds – Leutschauer
Pepper Seeds – Leutschauer
Pepper Seeds – Leutschauer

Pepper Seeds – Leutschauer

These seeds are suitable for home gardening use
$14.99 USD
$14.99 USD
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Product description

Grow rich and aromatic Leutschauer Peppers with these premium heirloom seeds. Originating from Hungary, this traditional pepper variety is prized for its mildly spicy, smoky flavor and is commonly used for drying and making high-quality paprika. These Non-GMO, Organic seeds provide excellent germination and produce vigorous, productive plants that thrive in full sun and warm weather.

Leutschauer Peppers grow into long, slender fruits that ripen to a deep red and offer exceptional flavor for roasting, cooking, seasoning, and drying. Highly reliable and easy to grow, this variety is perfect for home gardeners and culinary growers seeking authentic paprika peppers.

Features

  • Heirloom Hungarian Variety: Known for traditional flavor and paprika use.

  • Non-GMO & Organic: Grown naturally without synthetic chemicals or treatments.

  • High Germination Rate: Ensures strong early growth and healthy plants.

  • Mildly Spicy, Smoky Flavor: Ideal for roasting, drying, and seasoning.

  • High-Yield Plants: Produce abundant long red peppers throughout the season.

  • Easy to Grow: Suitable for containers, raised beds, and garden plots.

Specifications

  • Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Organic

  • Common Name (US): Pepper Seeds

  • Variety: Leutschauer Pepper

  • Fruit Shape: Long, slender

  • Fruit Color: Green ripening to deep red

  • Heat Level: Mild

  • Growth Habit: Upright annual

  • Plant Height: 24–36 inches

  • Days to Germination: 7–14 days

  • Germination Temperature: 70–85°F

  • Days to Maturity: 75–100 days

  • Sun Requirements: Full sun

  • Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil

  • Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

  • Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–10 (grown as an annual)

  • Planting Season:

    • Spring Sowing: March–May

    • Early Summer Sowing: June in cooler climates

  • Indoor Sowing: Start indoors 6–10 weeks before final frost

  • Outdoor Sowing: Transplant outdoors once frost danger has passed

  • Spacing: 18–24 inches between plants

  • Harvest Period: Summer through fall (July–October)