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Chili pepper 'Hungarian Hot Wax'

Capsicum annuum longum group

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'Hungarian Hot Wax' is a Chili pepper variety in the Capsicum genus with a scientific name of Capsicum annuum longum group.

Hungarian Hot Wax’ is a variety of chili with spicy, not not overly hot fruit that turn from pale yellow to red. Thick-walled and fresh flavoured – perfect for stuffing and roasting.

This variety is a Vegetable that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Hungarian Hot Wax normally grows to a max height of 1.49 feet (45.72 cm metric).

Mexico is believed to be where Hungarian Hot Wax originates from.

Hungarian Hot Wax Chili pepper is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Chili pepper 'Hungarian Hot Wax'

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Some varieties may need to be supported with a cane as the fruit develops.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Hungarian Hot Wax is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 12 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 7.0 and 8.5 as Hungarian Hot Wax likes to be in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Hungarian Hot Wax from seed

Aim to sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Hungarian Hot Wax about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Hungarian Hot Wax

Transplant out when all danger of frost has passed.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Hungarian Hot Wax is a tender plant.

Harvesting Hungarian Hot Wax

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

Chili pepper 'Hungarian Hot Wax' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Hungarian Hot Wax exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Hungarian Hot Wax plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Hungarian Hot Wax frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Hungarian Hot Wax come from? Mexico
Harvest Time When is Hungarian Hot Wax ready for harvest? Late Summer
Mature Height How tall does Hungarian Hot Wax grow? 45.72 cm / 1.49 feet Mature Spread How wide does Hungarian Hot Wax grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Hungarian Hot Wax grow best in? Zone 5 - Zone 12 pH Range The level of acidity for Hungarian Hot Wax. 7.0 - 8.5
Soil What soil should I grow Hungarian Hot Wax in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does Hungarian Hot Wax need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Hungarian Hot Wax require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Hungarian Hot Wax need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Hungarian Hot Wax need in order to germinate? 18°C / 64°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Hungarian Hot Wax in? 14°C / 57°F to 25°C / 77°F
Can Sow Direct? Can Hungarian Hot Wax seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Hungarian Hot Wax? 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches
Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to sow rows of Hungarian Hot Wax. 35.0 Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Hungarian Hot Wax 5.0 cm / 1.95 inches
Edible? Is Hungarian Hot Wax edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Hungarian Hot Wax seedlings? 40.0 cm / 1.30 feet

How long does Hungarian Hot Wax take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chili pepper 'Hungarian Hot Wax' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Hungarian Hot Wax to germinate? 15 days Average 15 days | Min 9 days | Max 27 days (5)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Hungarian Hot Wax? + 64 days Average 64 days | Min 64 days | Max 64 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Hungarian Hot Wax is ready for harvest / bloom? + 78 days Average 78 days | Min 55 days | Max 125 days (6)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Hungarian Hot Wax? = 157 days

When should I sow Hungarian Hot Wax?

Folia's when to plant Chili pepper 'Hungarian Hot Wax' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Chili pepper 'Hungarian Hot Wax' Reviews

19 May 2011

angelchrome's Pepper 'Hungarian Hot Wax' was Reviewed day 452

This is my all time fave pepper. Also sometimes called Hot Banana, it’s a great combo of the sweet and the heat that is perfect for fresh eating and pickling. Love to throw slices right into pasta.

5 stars

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