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🟢 Mild

Banana Pepper

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Origin South America
Species Capsicum annuum
Color Yellow to Red
Size 4-6 inches
Scoville Heat Units
500 SHU
Heat Level: Mild

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

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