How hot is the Hungarian Sweet Wax?

The Hungarian Sweet Wax measures about 1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Hungarian Sweet Wax

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Originates from Hungary. Developed by Hungary (traditional). A wax-type pepper with thick, waxy skin. Popular for pickling and frying.

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NameHungarian Sweet Wax

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-1-002RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)~1,000

Heat LevelMild (1–1,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionHungary

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Hungary

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Originates from Hungary. Developed by Hungary (traditional). A wax-type pepper with thick, waxy skin. Popular for pickling and frying.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026