Wenk’s Yellow Hot

(85 days)

Capsicum annum 

Originally from Albuquerque’s South Valley, where is incorporated into the local cuisine. Grows 24-36” tall. Because these waxy yellow 3” long fruits are very fleshy, they are often used for pickling. They start green and turn from yellow, to bright orange, then red. In terms of spice, this variety produces medium to hot peppers with a full flavor of citrus. Peppers are very hot with a heat that starts mellow and builds and builds. 5-20,000 SHU. HEIRLOOM, SSF

Packet (2/5 g ≈ 30 seeds)