Pepper - Hungarian Hot Wax

Pepper – Hungarian Hot Wax

A fast-growing, highly productive pepper known for its smooth, waxy fruits and versatile heat level. Hungarian Hot Wax produces elongated peppers that mature from pale yellow to orange and eventually red, offering a mildly hot to medium-spicy flavor. This adaptable variety is perfect for fresh use, pickling, frying, or stuffing, while its compact growth makes it ideal for garden beds, raised planters, and sunny patio containers.

Key Features

• Elongated waxy peppers that ripen from yellow to orange and red
• Mild to medium heat with versatile culinary uses
• Early-producing and highly productive variety
• Compact plants suitable for containers and garden beds

Plant Care Instructions

• Light: Requires full sun; provide at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water deeply and regularly.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
• Humidity: Grows well in moderate humidity with good air circulation.
• Temperature: Thrives in warm conditions between 18–29°C; protect from frost and cold winds.
• Fertilizer: Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced vegetable fertilizer during active growth.
• Maintenance: Harvest peppers when pale yellow for milder flavor or allow to ripen for increased heat.
• Repotting: If container-grown, move to a larger pot once roots become established to support continued production.

Note: Plant pot may vary in design from the product image. Most plants come with a one-time-use plastic grower pot.