Tangy heat with a garden-fresh bite!
Hungarian Wax peppers bring a zesty kick to your garden with their banana-shaped fruits and bold, tangy flavor. These medium-hot chilies start pale yellow and ripen to a rich red, offering versatility for pickling, stuffing, or frying. They’re easy to grow and even easier to love!
Variety: Hungarian Wax Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Growth Habit: Warm-season annual
Height: 18–24 inches
Flavor Profile: Medium heat with tangy, slightly sweet notes
Color: Pale yellow turning to red
Planting Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: 60–70 days to mature fruits
Uses: Great for pickling, frying, stuffing, and adding zip to salads
Fun Fact: Despite their banana-like shape, these peppers pack a spicy punch that surprises many first-time tasters!
Hungarian Wax peppers are a favorite for home canners and spice lovers alike. Their tangy heat makes them perfect for pickled pepper rings, while their firm walls hold up beautifully when stuffed with cheese or sausage. Fry them up for a crispy treat or slice into sandwiches for a flavorful crunch. A true garden multitasker!
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun and fertile, well-drained soil are key.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Transplant seedlings 18 inches apart once the soil warms.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season.
🌿 Support and Maintain: Stake plants if needed to support heavy fruit loads.
✂️ Harvest: Pick when pale yellow for milder heat or let ripen to red for a spicier kick.
