Banana Pepper 'Sweet Banana' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH0026
An AAS Bronze Medal winner for 1941 and still extremely popular.
An All-America Selections Bronze Medal winner in 1941 and still extremely popular today. Large, pointed fruits measure 4-7" long and 1½" across. The mild yellow peppers ultimately turn brilliant red. A favorite for salads, frying and pickling.
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 20 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 0 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Yellow changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Long, Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Large (more than 6in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Fresh (salsa, salads), Frying, Roasting, Stuffing |
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