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Plant GuideHungarian Wax Pepper
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Hungarian Wax Pepper

Capsicum annuum · Solanaceae

Can range from mild to quite hot. SHU: 1,000–15,000

pH 5.5 – 6.5
18 – 30°C
60–80 days
Growth: moderate
High

Care Notes

Can range from mild to quite hot. SHU: 1,000–15,000

Health Benefits

Supports circulation

Culinary Uses

Fresh, pickled

Root Behaviour

Moderate

Common Problems

Problems

Heat varies widely

Pests

Aphids

Deficiencies

Potassium deficiency

Nutrient Demand

Medium Demand

Requires an established, well-cycled system

Compatible Systems

Media BedDwc

Tags

#chilli#fruiting#warm-season#variable-heat#pickling

Season

Summer

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