Hungarian Wax

The Hungarian Wax pepper is a pale yellow, waxy-skinned chili that ripens through orange to red and is harvested at various stages for different flavor and heat profiles. When picked yellow it is milder and slightly sweet; left to redden it becomes noticeably hotter. A long-standing staple of Central European kitchens, it is especially popular for pickling and stuffing, and performs well in cool-summer gardens where many hot peppers struggle.

Days to maturity

65–75 days

Plant height

40–60 cm (16–24 in)

Best use

Pickling, roasting, fresh eating

Species

Capsicum annuum

Origin

Hungary