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Ferry-Morse

Hungarian Yellow Wax

Pepper

Capsicum annuum

HeirloomNon-GMONon-Neonic

About (From this Label)

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!

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Perennial zone 10+
Annual, overwinter indoors
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Origin
Hungary
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Germination
10–20 days
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Days to Maturity
65–70 days
Fruit Size
5 1/2 in

How to Plant

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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1/4 in
Row Spacing
1 1/2 ft

Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)

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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