Sweet Bananna Pepper
The Vibrant, Sweet Classic for Fresh Eating and Pickling
The Sweet Banana Pepper is an iconic heirloom variety prized for its glossy yellow appearance and mild, sweet flavor. Its long, tapered pods mature from pale yellow to vibrant orange and red, adding striking color and crisp texture to any garden. Extremely versatile in the kitchen, this mild pepper is a staple for pickling, fresh slicing in salads, and stuffing with savory fillings. Whether you are preserving your garden harvest or enjoying a crisp snack straight off the vine, this dependable variety delivers abundant yields all season long.
Product Specifications:
Type: Heirloom Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Days to Maturity: 65–75 days
Fruit Size: 5–8 inches long
Shape: Curved, tapered, banana-like profile
Dimensions: 1.5–2 inches in diameter
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Planting Requirements: Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost; transplant into warm, fertile soil
Row Spacing: 18–24 inches apart with 2–3 feet between rows
Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors in warm, well-lit conditions 8–10 weeks before the last expected spring frost. Soil temperatures should be kept between 75–85°F for optimal germination, which occurs within 7–14 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors into full sun and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil once night temperatures remain consistently above 55°F. Harvest continuously as peppers reach full size to encourage ongoing production until early fall.
Uses & Benefits:
Ideal for Pickling: Perfect shape and crisp texture for creating home-canned sweet pepper rings
Versatile Kitchen Staple: Excellent sliced raw in salads, cooked on pizzas, or stuffed with cheeses
High Yielding: Compact 18–24 inch plants produce heavy clusters of fruit continuously throughout the season
Mild & Accessible: Sweet, zero-heat profile makes it a crowd-pleaser for all palates
Grow this high-yielding garden favorite this season for a colorful harvest of sweet, crunchy peppers!
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