About This Pepper
Banana Peppers are mild, elongated peppers named for their yellow color and banana-like shape. With Scoville rating of 0-500 SHU, they offer just hint of heat with tangy, sweet flavor profile. These versatile peppers are commonly pickled and used as toppings for pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. They start yellow-green and ripen to bright red, becoming sweeter with age. Rich in vitamins C and B6, banana peppers are both healthy and flavorful. One of easiest peppers to grow, making them perfect for beginners.
Flavor Profile
Mildly tangy and sweet
Culinary Uses
Pickled for sandwiches and pizzas, stuffed, salads
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Growing Information
Difficulty
Easy
Days to Harvest
65-75 days
Plant Height
16-24 inches