# Kalocsa Paprika

Also known as Kalocsai Paprika, Paprika Kalocsa, Kalocsa Hungarian Paprika.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Kalocsa Paprika is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Kalocsa region, southern Hungary, Hungary. Capsi’s sourced range is 4,800–16,000 SHU (Official breeder). Flavor is sweet, fruity, nutty, paprika. Used for drying for ground paprika spice, stuffing and roasting, sauces and stews, Hungarian classics like goulash and paprikash. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/2.4 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 4,800–16,000 SHU · Official breeder
  Kalocsa.hu
  https://www.kalocsa.hu/innovacio-kutatas-fejlesztes/fuszerpaprika-kutato-fejleszto-kft/

- 250–500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Siskiyou Seeds
  https://www.siskiyouseeds.com/products/pepper-kalocsai-paprika

- 100–1,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Pepiniere.ca / Gaia
  https://www.pepiniere.ca/en/products/ga-piment-fort-kalosca-paprika-bio

- 500–1,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Chili-shop24
  https://www.chili-shop24.com/growing-chillies/chili-seeds/spice-level-0-3/2827/kalocsai-merevszaru-chili-seeds

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Reimer Seeds catalog: detailed pod/plant specs, growing, mildly hot](https://www.reimerseeds.com/kalocsa-paprika-pepper-seeds)
- [Refining Fire Chiles / Superhotchiles: appearance, very mild heat, flavor](https://www.superhotchiles.com/product/kalocsa-paprika-seeds/)
- [Fiery Foods Central: history, Ferenc Horvath sweet variety, cultivation in Kalocsa](https://www.fieryfoodscentral.com/2008/07/03/paprika-hungarys-red-gold/)
- [Budapest by Locals: Hungarian paprika history and Horváth non-pungent development](https://www.budapestbylocals.com/hungarian-paprika/)
- [Case presentations Paprika of Kalocsa – Hungary (Agritrop PDF)](https://agritrop.cirad.fr/551738/2/document_551738.pdf)
- [Chili Pepper Madness: Paprika Kalocsa flavor, uses, plant details](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-heat-chili-peppers/paprika-kalocsa/)
- [Siskiyou Seeds & catalog consensus for mild range (250-500 SHU example)](https://www.siskiyouseeds.com/products/pepper-kalocsai-paprika)

## FAQ
### How hot is Kalocsa Paprika?

Capsi’s sourced range is 4,800–16,000 SHU (Official breeder). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Kalocsa Paprika taste like?

Rich paprika flavor with sweet fruity tones and subtle nutty notes; mild warmth with aromatic depth.

### How do I grow Kalocsa Paprika?

Kalocsa Paprika: about 75 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 2-11 (as annual).

### What can I substitute for Kalocsa Paprika?

Szegedi Paprika, Szegedi 179 Paprika, other Hungarian paprika varieties

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/kalocsa-paprika
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data