Hungarian wax pepper | |
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![]() Whole and cross section of a Hungarian wax pepper | |
Species | Capsicum annuum |
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Scoville scale | 1,000-15,000 SHU |
The Hungarian wax pepper is a medium variety of Capsicum annuum with a wide Scoville Scale range of 1,000 to 15,000 Scoville units. [1] [2] [3] [4]
This pepper is usually harvested before maturity when still yellow. It measures between 4"-6" inches in length (10–15 cm) which tapers to a rounded point. Upon maturity, the pepper becomes orange, then red. Although similar in appearance to banana peppers when immature, it is a different cultivar. [5]
Due to the ease of cultivation and the productivity of the plant, many home gardeners pickle these whole or sliced in rings. [6] [7] [8]
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