Capsicum, Banana Pepper 'Sweet Banana'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Heat (Pungency)
Herbaceous
Smooth
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Dutton, Alabama

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Chandler, Arizona

Canoga Park, California

Hercules, California

Oceanside, California

Walsenburg, Colorado

Westbrook, Connecticut

Homosassa, Florida

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Live Oak, Florida

Miami, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Orange Park, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Bonaire, Georgia

Snellville, Georgia

Honolulu, Hawaii

Pukalani, Hawaii

Franklin, Kentucky

Deridder, Louisiana

Gretna, Louisiana

Jeanerette, Louisiana

La Place, Louisiana

Poland, Maine

Cumberland, Maryland

Fort George G Meade, Maryland

Valley Lee, Maryland

Bark River, Michigan

Lake City, Minnesota

Mathiston, Mississippi

Forsyth, Missouri

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Buffalo, New York

Akron, Ohio

Howard, Ohio

Sylvania, Ohio

West Chester, Ohio

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cross, South Carolina

Jonesville, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Clarksville, Tennessee

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas(2 reports)

Freeport, Texas

Houston, Texas

Hutto, Texas

Markham, Texas

Plano, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Bountiful, Utah

Alexandria, Virginia

Bluefield, Virginia

Boston, Virginia

Centreville, Virginia

Chester, Virginia

Crozet, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia

Bluefield, West Virginia

Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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Sioux Falls, SD (Zone 4b) | September 2013 | positive

Great plant that is tall, healthy and prolific. Easy to grow and tastes good also. I will grow several every year that I am able.

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Westbrook, CT (Zone 6a) | August 2013 | positive

I agree this plant is very productive. One plant furnished several peppers a week over a 6+ week harvest. Mine turned from yellow to a ...Read More

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Fresno, CA | January 2011 | positive

We enjoyed growing this pepper. It wasn't hot but did add to the taste and color for a mild salsa. Each plant gave many peppers and it w...Read More

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Honolulu, HI | May 2010 | positive

Very easy to grow. I have one plant and i cant get it to stop producing! Just bought a canner (just started getting into growing pepper...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2009 | positive

This was my grandmothers favorite for canning and using like pickles. I don't really like the taste but it is a great addition to the garden.

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Port St. Lucie, FL | April 2009 | positive

I started my Sweet Banana seeds indoors on January 23 2008. I "thought" the frost over the winter may have killed them. (Went out of town...Read More

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Bonaire, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2008 | positive

These are good when yellow, awesome when red. I planted seeds directly outside in a container in early June. By September I was alread...Read More

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West Chester, OH (Zone 6a) | February 2006 | positive

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.

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Dutton, AL (Zone 7a) | November 2005 | positive

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.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | positive

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 ...Read More

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