About Hungarian Sweet Wax
Hungarian Sweet Wax is sweet version with minimal heat. Rating 0-500 SHU means nearly sweet. Same waxy appearance as hot version. Perfect for pickling sweet peppers. Excellent fresh in salads. Very productive plants. The sweet flavor with slight tang is excellent. Can be harvested at any color stage. Popular for Hungarian-style pickles. Shows diversity in Hungarian pepper breeding.
Flavor profile
Sweet with minimal heat
In the kitchen
Pickling, fresh eating
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 70-80 days
- Plant height
- 18-24 inches
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