Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax

Medium Heat

Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax peppers are similar in appearance to the sweet wax strain, producing 4- to 6-inch yellow fruit that ripens to cherry red. The thick, juicy, waxy flesh has a bright, tangy, lightly sweet flavor with fruity Banana-pepper notes and none of the grassy earthiness found in green bell peppers. Its noticeable but manageable heat warms the back of the throat. Excellent for stir-fries, fajitas, stuffing, grilling, and especially pickling, where their sweet heat profile becomes a tangy, spicy condiment. A staple of Hungarian cuisine, they are featured in traditional dishes such as Hungarian ratatouille, lecsó and Hungarian goulash. Also known as Hot Banana pepper. Great for short-season climates. Heirloom. 

Heat level: 5,000 - 15,000 SHU

Plant height: 18 - 24 inches

Harvest: 60 - 75 days from transplant

25 seeds

Did you know? Humidity can reduce the viability of pepper seeds over time, causing  seeds to stagnate. That’s why every seed pack includes a silica gel packet to help keep the seeds dry and fresh. To save seeds for next year, place the seed packet and silica gel packet together in a quart-size freezer bag, seal it, and store it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. 

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