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Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper Seeds, Heirloom, Pickling, Spicy, Medium Heat, Non-GMO, Fast Growing, Easy to Grow for Planting Indoor & Outdoor Gardening
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper Seeds, Heirloom, Pickling, Spicy, Medium Heat, Non-GMO, Fast Growing, Easy to Grow for Planting Indoor & Outdoor Gardening
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Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum) — Non-GMO, Mild–Medium Heat
Slender, banana-shaped peppers that set early and shine in the skillet or jar. Great for beds or large containers; perfect for pickling rings, frying, grilling, salsas, and stuffed appetizers.
🔥 Heat: ~1,000–15,000 SHU • ✅ Non-GMO • ✅ Fresh stock • ✅ High germination
Why You’ll Love It
- Early producer with reliable set — even in cooler springs.
- Thin, tender walls blister quickly for pan-frying and grilling.
- Ideal for pickled rings; holds snap and bright flavor.
- Color changes from pale yellow to orange to deep red for flexible harvest.
Quick Facts (Grow Guide)
| Botanical name | Capsicum annuum — ‘Hungarian Hot Wax’ (hot wax pepper) |
| Sun | Full sun (6–8+ hrs; warmth boosts yields) |
| Sowing method | Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost with bottom heat. Transplant after nights stay >55°F / 13°C into warm soil; stake if windy. |
| Sowing depth | ¼″ / 6 mm (steady warmth & moisture) |
| Spacing | 18–24″ / 45–60 cm between plants; rows 24–36″ / 60–90 cm |
| Germination | ~7–14 days at ~75–90°F / 24–32°C (heat mat helps) |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained; moderate feeding; consistent moisture for thicker walls |
| Harvest | Pale yellow ~60–70 days; orange/red ~75–90 days from transplant. |
Ways to Use
- Slice into crisp pickled rings for sandwiches and pizzas.
- Pan-fry or grill whole until blistered; finish with sea salt.
- Stuff with cheese or sausage and roast for appetizers.
What You’ll Receive
- Select your pack size in the listing variations
- Fresh, Non-GMO seeds in a moisture-resistant packet
- Simple sowing guide
- Germination guarantee — free replacement if seeds don’t sprout
Pro tip: For early harvests, pre-warm beds with black mulch and use row cover for the first weeks (remove at bloom for pollinators). Pick frequently — early yellow pods encourage steady new flowering.
