25 Hungarian Yellow Wax Pepper Seeds – Heirloom Banana Pepper for Containers

Hungarian Yellow Wax Pepper is a classic heirloom banana-type pepper prized for its mild, sweet flavor and reliable production. The plants set clusters of waxy, tapered fruits that ripen from pale yellow to bright red, adding warm color and useful harvests to vegetable beds, raised planters, and patio containers.

These peppers are a favorite for fresh eating, pickling, and stuffing. Their compact, bushy growth habit makes them a practical choice for smaller gardens and container growing, while the mild heat level keeps them versatile in the kitchen. Whether you grow them for slicing, frying, or preserving, Hungarian Yellow Wax is an easy-to-grow heirloom that performs well through the warm season.

Plant Features

• Heirloom banana-type pepper with waxy, tapered fruits
• Fruits mature from pale yellow to red
• Mild, sweet flavor suited to fresh and cooked dishes
• Compact, bushy plants work well in containers
• Reliable producer in warm garden conditions

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable pepper
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18 to 24 inches
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start Hungarian Yellow Wax Pepper seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix and keep the medium consistently moist but not soggy. Provide warmth and bright light for strong germination and healthy seedlings. Once nighttime temperatures remain above 50°F, harden off the seedlings and transplant them into a sunny garden bed or containers filled with well-drained, fertile potting soil.

Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruit development. Mulching can help conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Feed lightly with a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to package directions. Harvest fruits when they reach the desired size and color, typically pale yellow for mild flavor or red for a sweeter, more mature taste.

What's Included

25 Hungarian Yellow Wax Pepper seeds.