Sweet banana pepper seeds

The sweet banana pepper is a very popular variety that produces elongated, pale yellow fruits resembling the shape of a banana. Its flesh is tender, slightly sweet, and only mildly spicy, making it ideal for a wide variety of dishes. Productive and easy to grow, it adapts very well to Quebec vegetable gardens during the warm season.

2. Sowing

Difficulty level : Easy
Sowing type : Indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost (February to March in zones 5-6)
Sowing technique : In seed trays or in pots
Sowing depth : ~ 5 mm
Germination time : 7 to 14 days
Germination temperature : 22 to 28 C

3. Culture

Ease of cultivation : Easy
Growing season : Warm season
Transplantation : Easy, after all risk of frost has passed (late May to early June)
Plant spacing : ~ 45 to 60 cm between plants
Distance between rows : ~ 60 to 75 cm
Hardiness zone : Non-hardy annual plant
Light : Full sun
Soil type : Rich, loose and well-drained soil
Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
Soil moisture : Keep the soil evenly moist
Soil fertility : Requires compost
Time before harvest : Approximately 65 to 75 days after transplanting
Watering : Regular, avoid water stress
Other characteristics : Sweet and versatile fruits; excellent production

4. Usage

Perfect raw, grilled, sauted, stuffed or marinated. The sweet banana pepper is prized for its mildness and tender texture.

5. Apprenticeship

Companion plants : Basil, carrot, onion
Enemy plants : Fennel