Hungarian Yellow Wax Sweet
What is Hungarian Yellow Wax Sweet?
Hungarian Yellow Wax Sweet is a sweet, waxy-looking pepper from Hungary. It is popular for its early harvest, its sweetness and its versatility.
Background and name
The variety comes from Hungary, where the “wax pepper” is a common type in local cooking. It exists in both hot and sweet versions – this is the mild one, suitable for everyone.
Appearance and growth habit
The plant reaches about 60–80 cm and bears elongated, cone-shaped fruits that ripen from pale yellow to red. The fruits are about 12–15 cm long, with thin but juicy flesh.
Flavour and uses of Hungarian Yellow Wax Sweet
The flavour is mild, sweet and fruity. The fruits are crisp and often eaten fresh, but they also work well for pickling and frying.
Serving ideas
Stuff with cheese and grill, pickle whole or slice into a salad. It is particularly good fried in olive oil with garlic and herbs.
How to grow Hungarian Yellow Wax Sweet
Hungarian Yellow Wax Sweet is a Capsicum annuum and is sown between February and April. It is fast-growing and hardy, and suits both the greenhouse and open ground.
Price is for 6 sweet pepper seeds
Sow in moist seed compost and keep warm, at about 25–30°C for best germination. The compost should be moist but not wet. A propagator helps to keep the air humid. Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20°C and move them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill, or in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer. For best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing.
