{"product_id":"sweet-bananna-pepper","title":"Sweet Bananna Pepper","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vibrant, Sweet Classic for Fresh Eating and Pickling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Heirloom Sweet Pepper (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/b\u003e 65–75 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 5–8 inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Curved, tapered, banana-like profile\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.5–2 inches in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlanting Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost; transplant into warm, fertile soil\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 18–24 inches apart with 2–3 feet between rows\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowing Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eStart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUses \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal for Pickling:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect shape and crisp texture for creating home-canned sweet pepper rings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVersatile Kitchen Staple:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent sliced raw in salads, cooked on pizzas, or stuffed with cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh Yielding:\u003c\/b\u003e Compact 18–24 inch plants produce heavy clusters of fruit continuously throughout the season\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMild \u0026amp; Accessible:\u003c\/b\u003e Sweet, zero-heat profile makes it a crowd-pleaser for all palates\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eGrow this high-yielding garden favorite this season for a colorful harvest of sweet, crunchy peppers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elk Mound Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":51399202308319,"sku":"EMS02008-PKT","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":51399202341087,"sku":"EMS02008-1\/2LB","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/elkmoundseed.com\/products\/sweet-bananna-pepper","provider":"Elk Mound Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}