Wenk’s

Description

WENK’S YELLOW HOT PEPPER (Capsicum annuum)

Transplant | Mid–Late May | Annual

Wenk’s Yellow Hot peppers are a unique heirloom variety known for their vibrant yellow color and bold, lingering heat. The slender, slightly wrinkled peppers grow 4–6 inches long and ripen from green to a bright golden-yellow, adding both color and intensity to the summer garden.

Originally preserved by the Wenk family, this pepper delivers a sharp, spicy heat with a hint of sweetness, making it excellent for fresh use, hot sauces, pickling, and drying. Its distinctive flavor and heritage make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to grow something special.

Highly productive and vigorous, Wenk’s Yellow Hot pepper plants produce abundant harvests throughout the warm growing season.

Growing Details

Spice Level: Hot
Scoville Heat Units: 30,000–50,000 SHU
Harvest: Harvest when peppers turn bright yellow for full flavor and heat
Plant Spacing: 2 ft
Sun: Full sun
Cold Tolerance: Warm-season crop; plant after danger of frost

Garden Companions

Best planted with:
Basil, tomatoes, onions, carrots, oregano

Benefits:
Companion plants attract beneficial insects and support healthy garden growth.

Avoid planting near:
Fennel, which may inhibit pepper growth.

Pro Growing Tips

• Allow peppers to fully ripen yellow for peak flavor and heat
• Excellent for hot sauces, pickling, and drying
• Harvest frequently to encourage continued production
• Thrives in warm soil with consistent sunlight

Health Highlights

Capsaicin-rich peppers
Wenk’s peppers contain capsaicin, known for its metabolism-supporting properties.

Vitamin-rich vegetable
Provides vitamins A and C along with beneficial antioxidants.

Supports circulation
Capsaicin has been studied for potential circulation and metabolic benefits.

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