White Flower Farm
Pepper 'Sweet Banana'
The Pepper 'Sweet Banana' is a cherished heirloom variety, ideal for salads, frying, and pickling. It yields prolific, mild-flavored fruits, typically harvested when yellow, though they sweeten further as they mature to a scarlet hue. Developed from seed introduced from Hungary in 1932, this dependable pepper offers 6-inch tapered fruits. Plants ship as stocky seedlings in 1-pint pots, ready for transplanting into full sun and rich, well-draining soil. Remember to provide staking to support the heavy yields this variety produces.
$8.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
3023
/ 3268
#3023 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-71%
Below average
Cultivar
Sweet Banana
/ Sweet Banana
Who it's for
- Highly Versatile Culinary Use
- Abundant and Attractive Yield
- Quick Maturity and Easy Cultivation
Who should skip it
- Requires Staking or Support
- Susceptible to Blossom End Rot
- Flavor Peaks at Full Ripeness
Key Specs
Cultivar
Sweet Banana
Lifespan
Annual
Ripening Time
70–85 days from transplant
Fruit Size
6 inches
SKU
S5276
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Plant Spacing
18 inches recommended
Warranty
1 year money-back guarantee
Features
- Heirloom variety with mild flavor
- Prolific producer of colorful fruits
- Fruits edible yellow or ripe scarlet
- Developed from 1932 Hungarian seed
- Requires staking for heavy yields
- Shipped as stocky seedlings
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the superior quality and vigor of the Pepper Sweet Banana starter plants. The stock arrives robust and ready for immediate transplanting, setting a strong foundation for the season. The core positive theme is the reliable, prolific yield of peppers, noted for their authentic mild sweetness, perfect for various uses. Gardeners value this variety for its consistent early production, even in challenging climates. While the plant quality is exceptional, the premium pricing from the source is a recurring concern regarding overall value. Despite this cost factor, the performance and reliability position these starters as a worthwhile investment for gardeners seeking guaranteed, high quality results.
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