The Hungarian wax pepper is a medium variety of Capsicum annuum with a wide Scoville Scale range of 1,000 to 15,000 Scoville units
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This pepper is usually harvested before maturity when still yellow. It measures between 4″-6″ inches in length (10-15cm) which tapers to a rounded point. Upon maturity, the pepper becomes orange then red in color. Although similar in appearance to banana peppers when immature, it is a different cultivar.
Due to the ease of cultivation and the productivity of the plant, many home gardeners pickle these whole or sliced in rings
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COLOR: Bright yellow that turns red when mature
HARVEST: 65 Days
PLANT HEIGHT: 18 – 24″ . . . PLANT SPACING: 24 – 36″
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun . . . SOIL/WATER: Average
Organic Hungarian Hot Yellow Wax – A long banana-shaped waxy pepper used for frying, stuffing, or as colorful pickled peppers. Ripens from pale yellow to deep golden orange to cherry red. Can be harvested at various maturities
Produce well even in hot weather. Fruit matures from light yellow to orange to red. Mark these as different from the sweet banana peppers in your garden.
Heat: Medium to hot.
Scoville 5000-15,000
Origin: An heirloom variety from Europe.
When to Sow
Start transplants 6-8 weeks before planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2â or larger cells after first set of true leaves appear. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F. For growing transplants, maintain temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
Sun: Full Sun
Sowing Method: Indoor Sow
Days to Maturity: 5 days
Height: 18-24 inches
Spread: 12 inches
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