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Capsicum annuum 'Sweet Banana'

 
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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum) (Info)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um) (Info)
Cultivar: Sweet Banana

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14 members have or want this plant for trade.

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Heat (Pungency):
Sweet (0 Scoville Units)

Fruit Shape:
Tapered
Oblong

Fruit Size:
Large (more than 6" in length)

Fruit Color:
Yellow changing to red

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated

Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Frying
Stuffing
Roasting

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)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)

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Profile:

6 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive WillowWasp On Jul 5, 2009, WillowWasp from Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

This was my grandmothers favorite for canning and using like pickles. I don't really like the taste but it is a great addition to the garden.

Positive Trackbrat On Apr 8, 2009, Trackbrat from Port St. Lucie, FL wrote:

I started my Sweet Banana seeds indoors on January 23 2008. I "thought" the frost over the winter may have killed them. (Went out of town for a few weeks and the weather turned to ice) Just as I went to tear them out of the pots they were in, I noticed that there were leaves growing from the root! I cut back the dead part of the plant and now I have blooms along with a few baby peppers growing for the second year!!

Positive dda1974 On Mar 2, 2008, dda1974 from Bonaire, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

These are good when yellow, awesome when red. I planted seeds directly outside in a container in early June. By September I was already tired of peppers they grew so well-they were still going strong in October too !!!!! (and I have a brown thumb)

Positive mommoboys On Feb 4, 2006, mommoboys from West Chester, OH (Zone 6a) wrote:

I grow many of these every year from seed....starting indoors in February (I'm in 6) We love these and I de-hydrate them for use all year 'round.

Positive admodeva On Nov 22, 2005, admodeva from Dutton, AL (Zone 7a) wrote:

These grow extremely well and are very productive in our garden, we like to grow these every year. We eat them plain or put in salads, very tasty.

Positive Farmerdill On Oct 5, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

An open pollinated yellow banana pepper developed by Corneli Seed Co, from a mutation. Fruit are 7 inches long by 1.5 inches thick. They start out yellow and turn bright red upon ripening. Grows well here.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Dutton, Alabama
Canoga Park, California
Hercules, California
Oceanside, California
Live Oak, Florida
Miami, Florida
New Port Richey, Florida
Orange Park, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Augusta, Georgia
Bonaire, Georgia
Snellville, Georgia
Pukalani, Hawaii
Franklin, Kentucky
La Place, Louisiana
Poland, Maine
Fort George G Meade, Maryland
Valley Lee, Maryland
Lake City, Minnesota
Mathiston, Mississippi
Forsyth, Missouri
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Howard, Ohio
Sylvania, Ohio
West Chester, Ohio
North Augusta, South Carolina
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Brazoria, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Freeport, Texas
Houston, Texas
Hutto, Texas
Markham, Texas
Plano, Texas
Round Rock, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Bountiful, Utah
Boston, Virginia
Chester, Virginia
Pewaukee, Wisconsin



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