Sweet Banana Pepper
Growing Sweet Banana Pepper
‘Sweet Banana’ is an open-pollinated pepper prized for its mild sweetness, dependable production, and classic tapered shape. Thick-walled, waxy fruits begin pale green, turn yellow, and finally mature to bright red.
Start ‘Sweet Banana’ 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 performs reliably throughout warm summer weather.
Ready to harvest in about 68 days, pick peppers at any stage of their changing color depending on your preferred sweetness.
Sweet, mild, and versatile, ‘Sweet Banana’ is excellent for fresh eating, sautéing, grilling, and everyday cooking.
- Days to Maturity: 68
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 16 - 24 Inches
- Fruit Size: 6 - 7 Inches
Start Indoors
¼ Inch
16 - 24 Inches
Capsicum annuum