Hungarian Yellow Wax Hot Pepper
Hungarian Yellow Wax Hot Pepper
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Hungarian Yellow Wax is a hot pepper rated 5,000 to 15,000 SHU, with tangy flavor and a spicy twist. Plants produce bright yellow, banana-shaped peppers that turn orange with time, and the variety excels in short-season areas.
At a glance
- Variety: Hungarian Yellow Wax, heirloom hot pepper
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Heat: 5,000 to 15,000 SHU
- Fruit: Banana-shaped, yellow ripening to orange
- Traits: Great for short seasons
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Canning and pickling
- Hot pepper relish with garlic and carrots
- Fresh and cooked dishes
- Short-season gardens
How to grow
Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost and transplant after the soil has warmed. Peppers love full sun, warmth, and steady moisture. Harvest yellow for milder heat or let peppers turn orange for fuller flavor.
Flavor profile
Tangy and spicy with moderate heat, excellent pickled.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a family-run, Michigan-based seed company offering a huge selection of affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds. Their mission is to make gardening simple, accessible, and budget-friendly for everyone.
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Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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