Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Chilli peppers are grown for their fiery heat. This is caused by the alkaloid capsaicin, which is measured in Scoville Units. Most chilli peppers, even though they seem to have a hot bite, have only about 6000 units, compared to 'Habanero' which has an astonishing 200,000 units. Chillies are grown in the same way as sweet peppers but the fruit can be picked at any stage, when the colour is green or red.

Capsicum annum 'Hungarian Hot Wax' is one of the best chillies for growing in the British climate. The fruits are long and pointed, starting green and ripening to red. It's an attractive variety, bearing peppers in shades of yellow, orange and red. Capsicum annum 'Hungarian Hot Wax' is perfect for growing indoors, such as on a sunny windowsill, or outside in a sunny, sheltered spot.

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Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Fruitsyesyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes
Harvestyesyesyes

Capsicum ‘Hungarian hot wax’ and wildlife

Capsicum ‘Hungarian hot wax’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Capsicum ‘Hungarian hot wax’ poisonous?

Capsicum ‘Hungarian hot wax’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Capsicum 'Hungarian Hot Wax'
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