Pepper Sweet Banana Seed
Best choice for home gardeners who enjoy pickling and frying peppers.
Grow your own culinary delights with the Sweet Banana Pepper seed from Harris Seeds. This award-winning variety produces sweet, elongated peppers, perfect for frying or pickling. The fruit matures from yellow to bright red, offering a versatile addition to your garden and kitchen. Customers report high germination rates for these untreated seeds. Please note, this popular variety is currently on backorder until early December 2025.
$5.45
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
3177
/ 6090
#3177 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Maturation Days
70
/ Days
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking versatile ingredients for diverse recipes
- Gardeners prioritizing high-volume harvests and consistent plant performance
- Impatient growers wanting quick results and vibrant garden aesthetics
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring low-maintenance plants without additional support structures
- Busy growers unable to perform regular pest monitoring
- Spice lovers looking for peppers with a fiery kick
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
High success rates make these seeds a dependable choice for gardeners.
Culinary Versatility
Perfectly suited for both quick frying and long-term pickling projects.
Growth Predictability
Award-winning genetics ensure consistent fruit shape and reliable maturation timelines.
Ease of Cultivation
Standard transplanting requirements make these accessible for most home vegetable patches.
Availability Status
Extended backorder timeline significantly limits immediate access for the current season.
Seed Purity
Untreated, open-pollinated seeds offer a clean, traditional gardening experience.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
70 Days
Soil Temperature
80-85°F
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5"
Germination Time
10-20 Days
Planting Method
Transplant
Spacing in Row
12-24"
Spacing Between Rows
2-3'
Seed Count
50 seeds
Features
- Award-winning All-America Selections Winner
- Sweet flesh, despite hot pepper appearance
- Long, pointed fruit shape (approx. 6")
- Matures from yellow to bright red
- Ideal for frying and pickling
- Untreated seed variety
- High customer-reported germination rates
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the Harris Seeds Sweet Banana Pepper for its exceptional reliability and high productivity. Reviewers consistently report outstanding germination success, building immediate confidence in the seed quality. Established plants are vigorous and yield abundantly, producing the characteristic long, yellow peppers. The flavor is highly regarded, noted for being reliably sweet and mild, making the peppers excellent for fresh eating or pickling due to their firm texture. The brand's consistency is a recurring positive theme, as the resulting plants are true to type. This variety delivers premium, dependable results, solidifying its status as a staple for gardeners seeking prolific, flavorful sweet peppers.
Know before you buy
No, despite their appearance, these peppers have sweet flesh. They are mild and lack the heat typically associated with other banana-shaped peppers.
These seeds are best suited for transplanting. You should start them indoors and move them to the garden once the soil has warmed to the recommended 80-85°F.
You can expect these peppers to reach maturity in approximately 70 days after transplanting. The fruit will transition from a yellow color to a bright red as it ripens.
Their sweet flavor and elongated shape make them an excellent choice for frying or pickling. They are a versatile staple for home cooks looking to preserve their harvest.
No, these are untreated seeds. They are ready to be planted directly into your seed-starting medium as they are.
For optimal growth, space your plants 12 to 24 inches apart within the row, with 2 to 3 feet of space between each row to ensure proper airflow and sunlight exposure.
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