# Wenk’s

Source: https://shop.homegrowngardenschicago.com/product/wenks/
Published: 2024-02-28
Updated: 2026-04-01

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## **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.

*Pre-order now for productive summer transplants ready for planting after the last frost.*