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Banana Pepper 'Sweet Banana' — Peppers

70-80days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 65°F consistently.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pale yellow to light green
Size: 6-8 inches long, 1.5 inches wide
Shape: Long, curved, tapered with pointed tip
Flavour: Sweet and mild with no heat, crisp texture

In the kitchen

Pickling, fresh eating, pizza toppings, sandwiches, salads, stuffing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, flea beetles, pepper weevil, cutworms
Diseases: Bacterial spot, blossom end rot, pepper mosaic virus, anthracnose
Resistance: Good resistance to common pepper diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor

TomatoesSimilar growing requirements and can share space efficiently, mutual pest deterrence

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with their strong scent

OreganoDeters pests like aphids and spider mites while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsHelp break up soil for pepper roots and don't compete for nutrients

OnionsRepel aphids, thrips, and other pests that commonly attack peppers

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pepper pests

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting peppers

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that inhibits pepper growth and can cause wilting

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of peppers and most other garden plants

BrassicasHeavy nitrogen feeders that compete with peppers and may stunt their growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Banana Pepper 'Sweet Banana'?

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