Capsicum annuum ‘Sweet Banana’ ~ Sweet Banana Pepper

Capsicum annuum ‘Sweet Banana’ ~ Sweet Banana PepperSweet Banana peppers grow on a compact, bushy plant that typically reaches 1824 inches tall. The fruits are long, slender, and slightly curved, usually 46 inches in length. They start pale green, mature to bright yellow, and can turn orange to red if left on the plant. Jalapeno M has a spice range of 0 500 Scoville Heat Units. Type: Annual Origins: North and South American Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 1. 5 2' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 10

Sweet Banana peppers grow on a compact, bushy plant that typically reaches 18–24 inches tall. The fruits are long, slender, and slightly curved, usually 4–6 inches in length. They start pale green, mature to bright yellow, and can turn orange to red if left on the plant. Jalapeno M has a spice range of 0-500 Scoville Heat Units.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly with 1-2 inches of water per week.  Do not transplant deeper than previously grown.  Blight, mildew, leaf spot, and mosaic virus can be issues, especially if soil is too moist or there's not good air circulation.  Aphids, borers, beetles, and cutworms can be occasional issues.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Tomato, Basil, Coriander

IMAGES: My Seeds Co, Sweet Banana Pepper. 

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.