Pepper – Sweet Banana

The fruits change from yellow to pink-orange before turning glossy red when ripe; they are elongated and measure on average 15 cm long and 4 cm wide. Their flesh is quite thick for their size. They are sweet and popular for pickling. In 1941, the All-America Selections, a non-profit organization that promotes the best cultivars, awarded it a bronze medal.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 5 mm

optimal temperatures of germination: 25 to 30ºC

time for germination: 10 to 21 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last date in your area

Sowing technique: in pots

Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced about 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants. Transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden.

Transplant outdoors:

After any risk of frost, when the soil is warmed and the average nighttime temperature stays above 12 ºC

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 30 to 45 cm

between rows: 45 to 60 cm

Height of the plants: 40 to 60 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Water: regular watering

Exposure: full sun

Days to harvest (after transplanting): 65 days (green), 85 days (red)

Specificity:

pinch with fingers the first flowers to make the plant more robust and to stimulate the production of leaves that will protect the fruits from the sun burn in summer

pot culture possible

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±50

Difficulty: Medium

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            0.1 g

Difficulty         

Medium

Sowing          

Indoor

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Winter, Spring