Hot Banana Pepper
Capsicumannuum 'Hungarian Wax'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Cultivar: Hungarian Wax
Additional cultivar information: (aka Bulgarian Hungarian Wax, Hungarian Wax Hot, Hungarian Long Wax, Hot Banana Hungarian Wax No 2)

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Other details

Propagation Methods
Full Sun

Seed Collecting

Days to Maturity
White/Near White

Soil pH requirements

Heat (Pungency)
Herbaceous

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Fruit Color

Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Seed Type

Usage

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)