Alma Paprika Pepper Seeds

I started the seeds on March 20. Only three of twelve seeds have germinated. They are in a covered, heated container. The rest of the tomato and pepper seedlings (except the Red Ghost peppers) are doing well with excellent germination rates.

Love this company. Got everything I ordered in a very timely manner.

The Alma paprika has not come up yet.
The pablano, the Marconi red and the Giant Marconi haven’t either. The Monaco Pueblo only has one seed that came up. Hatch green mild only 3 out of 12 seeds came up. They have been planted for 15 days. Most of the packets that came with 10 seeds I am not very happy with truthfully!!!
Was very excited about the Alma but nothing is coming up. The Numex paprika I planted 12 seeds an 4 are up. We will be patient and see what else might come. The tam jalapeño I have three up!

Zone: 6b
Germination rate: ~50%
This year I was trying several different types of paprika types to pick my favorites. The Alma makes a much sweeter paprika than what I would normally use (half sharp, half sweet) when making Hungarian dishes. Its lovely and lighter flavored, but I did struggle with germination and the plant was not very productive. If I grow again, will be important to have a robust fertilizing schedule. The Numex was more productive even with a 2x / season fertilizer application. Sandia Seed customer support did provide tips on germination so will use those next year too, though their germination was also relatively low (~70%). Recommend considering this for number of seed packets needed. If you like a paprika with no sharpness would pick this over the Numex.

These wee peppers make the absolute best smoked paprika! Their thick walls soak up the smoke flavor. They also make a delicious roasted sweet!