SCARBOROUGH SEEDS - Sweet Banana Pepper - 100 Seeds - Non GMO - Fresh

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The most important question to ask when buying seeds is: Are the seeds good, will they grow? Nothing is worse than putting in all the work to plant a garden and nothing comes up. All Scarborough Seeds are germination tested and are fresh every season. In addition, they are maintained throughout the season in cold storage, which slows the aging process and assures they will still be fresh when you receive them. 

They are guaranteed to grow, and we provide planting instructions on every package to help you achieve success with your project.

SCARBOROUGH SEEDS Sweet Banana Pepper 100 Seeds

70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Sweet Banana Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, sweet pepper with mild heat levels. Drought tolerant, heat tolerant. 0 to 500 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Also known as yellow wax peppers, the bright yellow fruits grown from Sweet Banana Pepper seeds are sweet and crunchy, averaging about 4-6 inches long. They make an excellent pickling pepper. Many growers use these peppers pickled on sandwiches and salads. You can even use these to make a sweet pepper jam or relish. Sweet Banana Pepper seeds are excellent for short-season climates, as they produce quickly.

Basic Info

Latin Name:  Capsicum annuum

Sweet Banana Pepper Color:  Yellow

Sweet Banana Pepper Flavor:  Mild

Growing Info

Hardiness Zone:  4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11.

Days to Maturity:  70 (from transplant)

Days to Germination:  7-10

Seeding Depth:  0.25 inch

Plant Spacing:  12-18 inches

Row Spacing:  24-36 inches

Plant Height:  18-24 inches

Growth Habit:  Upright

Soil Preference:  Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results.

Temperature Preference:  Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range.

Germination Temperature:  80-90 F

Light Preference:  Full Sun