25 Hungarian Yellow Wax Pepper Seeds Hot Chili Vegetable Garden

Hungarian Yellow Wax peppers are a classic hot chili variety prized for their thick, waxy walls and bright golden-yellow pods that mature to red. These productive plants yield abundant conical fruits with a moderate heat level, making them a favorite for gardeners who enjoy a spicy kick in their cooking. Whether grown in raised beds, containers, or traditional garden rows, they are a reliable and rewarding crop for any warm-season vegetable garden.

The firm, meaty pods are excellent for fresh eating, pickling, roasting, and adding heat to salsas, sauces, and stir-fries. Plants grow upright and bushy, producing fruit continuously through the season when given warmth and consistent moisture. Their compact habit and colorful pods also make them an attractive choice for ornamental vegetable borders. Harvest when pods reach full yellow color for a milder heat, or allow them to ripen to red for a bolder flavor.
Species: Capsicum annuum
Variety: Hungarian Yellow Wax
Type: Annual pepper
Plant Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
Days to Harvest: 70-80 days from transplant
Zones: 4-11 as annual
Germination: 10-21 days at 75-85F
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid overhead watering