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Hot Sunset Hybrid Banana Pepper
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity65 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing24 - 36 Inches
Germination7–21 days
Growing Information
Growing Hot Sunset Hybrid Banana Pepper
‘Hot Sunset’ is an award-winning hybrid hot banana pepper and 2015 All-America Selections Winner prized for its spicy flavor, thick walls, and exceptional disease resistance. Shiny, tapered fruits are produced throughout the season on tall, vigorous plants.
Start ‘Hot Sunset’ indoors for transplanting. Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep, space plants 24 to 36 inches apart, and grow in full sun. This heat-tolerant variety is also noted for strong disease resistance.
Ready to harvest in about 65 days, pick peppers at yellow, gold, orange, or red depending on your preferred maturity and flavor.
Spicy, flavorful, and versatile, ‘Hot Sunset’ is excellent for pickling, roasting, grilling, and fresh cooking.
- Days to Maturity: 65
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 3 Feet
- Fruit Size: 7 Inches
- Scoville Heat Unit: 600 SHU
Catalog Page: 55
How to start
Start Indoors
Sowing depth
¼ Inch
Plant height
3 Feet
Botanical name
Capsicum annuum
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ¼ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 7–21 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 24 - 36 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Hot Sunset Hybrid Banana Pepper$4.50 · Packet - 10 Seeds
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