Sweet Banana Pepper

Type: Heirloom
Packet Size: 20+ seeds

Capsicum annuum. Sweet Banana Pepper is a popular heirloom variety known for its long, slender fruits, mild flavor, and deliciously sweet taste. These productive pepper plants produce smooth, banana-shaped peppers that mature from pale yellow to orange and finally bright red. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, frying, grilling, and pickling, Sweet Banana Peppers are a favorite among home gardeners. This easy-to-grow variety produces abundant harvests throughout the summer and grows well in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and large containers.

🌱 Growing Information

How to Grow Sweet Banana Pepper from Seed

Planting Depth: ¼ inch
Seed Spacing: 18–24 inches
Row Spacing: 24–36 inches
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Harvest: 65–75 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
Sweet Banana Peppers grow best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost and transplant outdoors once the danger of frost has passed and temperatures are consistently warm. Keep soil evenly moist throughout the growing season, especially during flowering and fruit development. Harvest peppers when they reach full size and turn pale yellow, or allow them to ripen to orange or red for a sweeter flavor.

🌱 Great for containers, patios, and small spaces.
Pot Size: Large container (10–12 inches deep)