Bring colour and chilli heat to your summer garden with these Red Bullhorn-type Hungarian Wax peppers. The plants produce firm, curved bullhorn-shaped fruit that can be enjoyed fresh or dried.
These heat-loving seedlings thrive in warm to hot conditions. Plant them in full sun, sheltered from strong winds, in well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Keep the soil consistently moist as the plants grow and fruit develops, without allowing it to become waterlogged.
Please note: this is our last season growing Red Bullhorn (Hot) seedlings.
Live seedling, ready to transplant
Approximately 15–20 cm, including the root system
Approximately 900 SHU — mild
Approximately 8–10 weeks, depending on location and weather
Plants 30–40 cm apart; rows 30–40 cm apart
Full sun, warmth, wind protection and well-drained soil
🌱 Growing Journey: Seedling to Harvest
| Stage | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| What You Receive | A live, transplant-ready seedling approximately 15–20 cm tall, including its root system. |
| Establishment | Plant after the risk of frost has passed. Water in well and keep the soil evenly moist. |
| Growth and Flowering | Provide full sun and shelter from strong winds. Feed weekly once the plant reaches a good size. |
| Fruit Development | Maintain consistent moisture. Fruit can progress through yellow and orange to red as it matures. |
| First Harvest | Expect a harvest in approximately 8–10 weeks, depending on your location and the weather. |
| Ongoing Harvest | Pick regularly to encourage further flowering and extend the plant’s productive period. |
🌡️ Climate and Planting Guide
Red Bullhorn (Hot) peppers perform best during warm to hot weather. In cooler areas, wait until frost risk has passed and the soil has warmed before transplanting. Choose your sunniest sheltered spot. In hot or dry conditions, mulch and water consistently, particularly while fruit is developing.
🌶️ Scoville Scale
At approximately 900 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), this pepper falls within the mild range. Heat can vary between individual fruit and growing conditions.
| Heat Level | Scoville Heat Units |
|---|---|
| Mild — this variety | 100–2,500 SHU |
| Medium | 2,500–30,000 SHU |
| Hot | 30,000–100,000 SHU |
| Extra Hot | 100,000–300,000 SHU |
| Extremely Hot | Above 300,000 SHU |
✂️ Harvesting and Kitchen Uses
Harvest the peppers at your preferred size and colour. They can be picked while yellow, orange or red, with regular harvesting encouraging more flowers and fruit.
Enjoy them fresh: Slice into salads, sandwiches, salsas or cooked dishes for colour and mild heat.
Save them for later: Mature peppers can also be thoroughly dried and stored for use beyond the growing season.
✓ Success Checklist
| Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Plant in full sun | Warmth and sunlight support strong growth and fruiting. |
| Choose a sheltered position | Protection from strong winds helps young plants establish. |
| Use well-drained, organic-rich soil | Supports healthy roots and ongoing growth. |
| Water consistently | Keep soil moist, especially during fruit development, without waterlogging it. |
| Feed weekly once established | Supports the plant as it grows and produces fruit. |
| Harvest regularly | Encourages further flowering and a longer harvest. |
🪴 Pots and Garden Beds
Grow in a sunny garden bed or a roomy pot with drainage holes and quality growing mix. Space plants and rows 30–40 cm apart. Check pots frequently during hot weather, as they can dry out more quickly than garden beds.
Give your Red Bullhorn pepper warmth, full sun and steady moisture. Pick fruit regularly for an extended harvest, and enjoy the changing colours fresh or dried.
We are a proudly Australian-owned family business dedicated to providing high-quality seedlings, seeds, fruit trees, native plants, and indoor ornamentals. We offer express shipping to SA, VIC, QLD, and NSW, with local delivery and pickups available by arrangement. Unfortunately, due to restrictions, we are unable to send to TAS, WA, or NT. For OH&S and biosecurity reasons, farm tours and direct purchases are not available, and pickups can only be made at our farm gate entrance. We deeply value our loyal customers and thank you for your continued support.
Bring colour and chilli heat to your summer garden with these Red Bullhorn-type Hungarian Wax peppers. The plants produce firm, curved bullhorn-shaped fruit that can be enjoyed fresh or dried.
These heat-loving seedlings thrive in warm to hot conditions. Plant them in full sun, sheltered from strong winds, in well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Keep the soil consistently moist as the plants grow and fruit develops, without allowing it to become waterlogged.
Please note: this is our last season growing Red Bullhorn (Hot) seedlings.
Live seedling, ready to transplant
Approximately 15–20 cm, including the root system
Approximately 900 SHU — mild
Approximately 8–10 weeks, depending on location and weather
Plants 30–40 cm apart; rows 30–40 cm apart
Full sun, warmth, wind protection and well-drained soil
🌱 Growing Journey: Seedling to Harvest
| Stage | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| What You Receive | A live, transplant-ready seedling approximately 15–20 cm tall, including its root system. |
| Establishment | Plant after the risk of frost has passed. Water in well and keep the soil evenly moist. |
| Growth and Flowering | Provide full sun and shelter from strong winds. Feed weekly once the plant reaches a good size. |
| Fruit Development | Maintain consistent moisture. Fruit can progress through yellow and orange to red as it matures. |
| First Harvest | Expect a harvest in approximately 8–10 weeks, depending on your location and the weather. |
| Ongoing Harvest | Pick regularly to encourage further flowering and extend the plant’s productive period. |
🌡️ Climate and Planting Guide
Red Bullhorn (Hot) peppers perform best during warm to hot weather. In cooler areas, wait until frost risk has passed and the soil has warmed before transplanting. Choose your sunniest sheltered spot. In hot or dry conditions, mulch and water consistently, particularly while fruit is developing.
🌶️ Scoville Scale
At approximately 900 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), this pepper falls within the mild range. Heat can vary between individual fruit and growing conditions.
| Heat Level | Scoville Heat Units |
|---|---|
| Mild — this variety | 100–2,500 SHU |
| Medium | 2,500–30,000 SHU |
| Hot | 30,000–100,000 SHU |
| Extra Hot | 100,000–300,000 SHU |
| Extremely Hot | Above 300,000 SHU |
✂️ Harvesting and Kitchen Uses
Harvest the peppers at your preferred size and colour. They can be picked while yellow, orange or red, with regular harvesting encouraging more flowers and fruit.
Enjoy them fresh: Slice into salads, sandwiches, salsas or cooked dishes for colour and mild heat.
Save them for later: Mature peppers can also be thoroughly dried and stored for use beyond the growing season.
✓ Success Checklist
| Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Plant in full sun | Warmth and sunlight support strong growth and fruiting. |
| Choose a sheltered position | Protection from strong winds helps young plants establish. |
| Use well-drained, organic-rich soil | Supports healthy roots and ongoing growth. |
| Water consistently | Keep soil moist, especially during fruit development, without waterlogging it. |
| Feed weekly once established | Supports the plant as it grows and produces fruit. |
| Harvest regularly | Encourages further flowering and a longer harvest. |
🪴 Pots and Garden Beds
Grow in a sunny garden bed or a roomy pot with drainage holes and quality growing mix. Space plants and rows 30–40 cm apart. Check pots frequently during hot weather, as they can dry out more quickly than garden beds.
Give your Red Bullhorn pepper warmth, full sun and steady moisture. Pick fruit regularly for an extended harvest, and enjoy the changing colours fresh or dried.
We are a proudly Australian-owned family business dedicated to providing high-quality seedlings, seeds, fruit trees, native plants, and indoor ornamentals. We offer express shipping to SA, VIC, QLD, and NSW, with local delivery and pickups available by arrangement. Unfortunately, due to restrictions, we are unable to send to TAS, WA, or NT. For OH&S and biosecurity reasons, farm tours and direct purchases are not available, and pickups can only be made at our farm gate entrance. We deeply value our loyal customers and thank you for your continued support.
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