Hungarian Yellow Wax
Pepper · Wax / Banana
Heirloom
Capsicum annuum
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Solanaceae (Nightshade family) · Genus: Capsicum
About
Hungarian Yellow Wax is a medium-hot pepper. Perfect for pickling, salads, frying, and roasting. Wax peppers are actually orange-red when ripe, but are usually harvested while yellow. Hungarian Yellow typically measures 5 1/2 inches L x 1 1/2 inches W. Peppers are easy to grow!
Characteristics
Heat Level
Medium
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
Hungarian
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Germination
10–20 days
at 60–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
65–70 days
Fruit Size
5.5 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
18 in
Row Spacing
18 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
65–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Sow seed indoors 6-8 weeks before planting outdoors. Grow in a sunny window. Transplant outdoors when seedlings have 5-6 leaves. Performs best planted in full sun. In mild climates, seed directly in the garden. Keep fruits picked to encourage production.
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