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- Days to maturity
- 58–85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hungarian Yellow Wax, usually sold as Hungarian Sweet Wax or simply banana pepper, is the mild pickling pepper of American gardens. Long, tapered, waxy-skinned fruit of 5 to 7 inches is picked pale to golden yellow and can be left to turn orange and red for a sweeter flavor. It looks like Hungarian Hot Wax at the yellow stage but carries virtually no heat. Start seed 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting at 78 to 85F and set out in full sun after frost. Plants are prolific; pick often. The thin walls take up brine quickly and hold their shape in the jar, and the fresh fruit is crisp and sweet in salads or stuffed with cream cheese.
Hungarian Yellow Wax traits
- Sweet wax / banana pepper type
- Tapered waxy fruit 5 to 7 inches
- Pale yellow ripening to orange and red
- Virtually no heat
- Thin walls that pickle well
- Prolific plants
Good for
- Pickled banana pepper rings
- Fresh salads
- Stuffing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Yellow Wax this page | 58–85 days | — | — |
| Golden Arrow | 58 days | — | — |
| Hungarian Hot Wax | 58–85 days | — | — |
| Jalapa | 58–62 days | — | — |
| Jalisco | 58–62 days | — | — |
| Super Hungarian Hot | 58 days | — | — |
| Sweet Chocolate | 58 days | — | — |
Hungarian Yellow Wax FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Hungarian Yellow Wax?
Hungarian Yellow Wax, usually sold as Hungarian Sweet Wax or simply banana pepper, is the mild pickling pepper of American gardens. Long, tapered, waxy-skinned fruit of 5 to 7 inches is picked pale to golden yellow and can be left to turn orange and red for a sweeter flavor.
How many days to maturity is Hungarian Yellow Wax?
Hungarian Yellow Wax is listed at 58–85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.
How does Hungarian Yellow Wax compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Hungarian Yellow Wax: 58–85 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Golden Arrow (58 days), Hungarian Hot Wax (58–85 days), Jalapa (58–62 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hungarian Yellow Wax good for?
Hungarian Yellow Wax is grown for pickled banana pepper rings, fresh salads, stuffing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
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- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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