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Hungarian Sweet Yellow Wax Pepper Seed Growth Habits:
Most pepper plants, including the Hungarian Sweet Yellow Wax pepper plant, are good candidates for growing in containers, raised beds, and gardens with limited space, as they typically only grow a few feet tall and have relatively shallow root systems. The Hungarian Sweet pepper plant will grow to a height of 24-48", depending on growing conditions.
In most USDA hardiness zones, it is best to start Hungarian Wax Sweet pepper seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost date and to set them out into the garden when nighttime temperatures are reliably above 60 degrees F. Pepper plants do not tolerate frost, so they are grown as an annual plant in most zones. However, they can be grown as a perennial in tropical regions.
Hungarian Yellow Wax Sweet peppers love abundant sunshine and evenly moist soil that is acidic to neutral in pH.
Various Uses for Hungarian Sweet Yellow Wax Peppers:
Hungarian Sweet peppers are known primarily as pickling and grilling peppers, but they are also delicious when stuffed or chopped and added to green salads, relishes, and salsas.
Hungarian Sweet Yellow Wax Pepper Benefits:
As a low-calorie food that's packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, Hungarian Sweet peppers, can be a part of a healthy diet. In addition to having high levels of vitamin C, peppers have healthy amounts of vitamin A, potassium, and dietary fiber.
Additional Information:
Sweet Hungarian Yellow Wax peppers are often used interchangeably with pepperoncini, as they have a similarly sweet and mild flavor profile.
Seeds Per Package:
- 500 mg - Approximately 70 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 64,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 320,000 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: |
Capsicum annuum
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| Pepper Type: |
Sweet - These peppers (think Bell Peppers) are almost all at 0 on the Scoville Scale, meaning that they have no heat at all. A handful of sweet peppers do register very low on the Scoville scale but are still classed as sweet peppers. For example, Pepperoncinis are sweet peppers but usually rank around 100 to 500 on the Scoville Scale. |
| Hungarian Yellow Wax Sweet Pepper Color: |
Yellow |
| Hungarian Yellow Wax Sweet Pepper Flavor: |
Sweet, mild |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: |
70 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: |
7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: |
0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: |
12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: |
24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: |
24-36 inches |
| Growth Habit: |
Upright |
| Soil Preference: |
Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: |
Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: |
No |
| Start Indoors: |
Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: |
Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: |
18-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: |
No |
| Scoville Heat Units: |
0 to 500 |
| Heat Level: |
Mild - 100 to 2,500 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Poblano Ancho or Pepperoncini |
| Growth Speed: |
Early - Ready for harvest around 61 to 75 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: |
80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: |
Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: |
Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Pepper Use: |
Pickling, stuffing, and grilling |
