Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper Plant

Classic Heirloom Pepper | Banana-Type Chili | Productive Plants

At-a-Glance:🪴 Container Friendly (3–5 gal) • 🌿 Small Space Friendly • 🍅 Heirloom

Heat Level: 🟠 Medium (5,000–15,000 SHU)

Hungarian Hot Wax is a traditional banana-type chili pepper known for its bright yellow pods and moderate heat. The peppers mature from pale yellow to orange and eventually red, offering a crisp texture and balanced warmth that works well fresh or cooked.

Key Characteristics:

• Open-pollinated heirloom variety

• Upright, compact plant habit

• Long tapered yellow pods (5–6 inches)

• Crisp flesh with moderate heat

• Early-to-mid season maturity

• Highly productive plants

Why Grow It?

• Versatile pepper for fresh eating and cooking

• Excellent for pickling and stuffing

• Performs well in containers and small gardens

• Reliable and easy to grow

Patina Note: A dependable heirloom favorite that delivers bright color, steady harvests, and approachable heat.*