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Capsicum annuum 'Sweet Banana'

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

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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:

4 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
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
Miami, Florida
Orange Park, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Augusta, Georgia
Bonaire, Georgia
Snellville, Georgia
Franklin, Kentucky
La Place, Louisiana
Poland, Maine
Fort George G Meade, Maryland
Valley Lee, Maryland
Mathiston, Mississippi
Forsyth, Missouri
West Chester, Ohio
North Augusta, South Carolina
Houston, Texas
Hutto, Texas
Markham, Texas
Round Rock, Texas
Boston, Virginia
Chester, Virginia
Pewaukee, Wisconsin



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