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Hot Pepper Seeds - Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax

Medium hot, sweet pepper excellent for pickling

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Capsicum annuum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT TYPE

  • Chile

Grow Heirloom Peppers - Plant Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax Pepper Seeds - 5,000-15,000 Scovilles

The Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax Pepper is a medium-hot pepper that also provides a sweet flavor similar to the banana pepper. A very versatile and food-friendly pepper that can be used in just about any dish. The Hungarian Wax is also excellent for pickling.

  • Great for short seasons
  • Excellent for canning or pickling
  • Medium Hot - 5,000 - 15,000 Scoville Units

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 71
1 Ounce 4,077
1/4 Pound 16,308

Planting Guide

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Hot Pepper Seeds - Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax

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Hot Pepper Seeds - Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax FAQs

Is Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax Hot Pepper resistant to animals or disease?

Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax Hot Pepper is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma. It also shows resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax Hot Pepper?

Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax Hot Pepper is an open pollinated seed.

How big will Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax Hot Pepper get?

Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax Hot Pepper grows to 4 to 6 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax Hot Pepper?

Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax Hot Pepper has a flavor profile described as medium and 5k - 15k scoville heat units.

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