pepper - hungarian yellow wax
Hungarian Yellow Wax Pepper is a high-yielding variety known for its smooth, waxy skin and vibrant yellow color that matures to red. With a mildly spicy yet sweet flavor, these peppers are perfect for fresh eating, pickling, frying, and adding a kick to salsas and sauces. The compact plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, producing an abundant harvest throughout the season. This adaptable variety grows well in garden beds or containers, making it a favorite among home gardeners. Generally 60 days to yellow and 80 days to red. Packet includes 50-60 seeds.
Hungarian Yellow Wax Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Sun:
• Full sun
Height:
• 18-24 inches | 45-60 cm
Spread:
• 12-18 inches | 30-45 cm
Life Cycle:
• Annual
Sowing Method:
• Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, then transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed
Difficulty:
• Easy, thrives in warm conditions with regular watering
Uses:
• Fresh eating, pickling, frying, salsas, stuffed peppers
Growing Zones:
• 3 and up (grown as an annual)
Maturity:
• 65-75 days