About Hot Banana
Hot Banana is spicy version of banana pepper. Rating 5,000-15,000 SHU offers medium heat. Same banana shape and color progression. More heat than sweet banana. Excellent for spicy pickles. The tangy flavor with heat is excellent. Very productive plants. Can be used fresh or pickled. Popular for those wanting heat in banana peppers. Shows heat variation in banana types.
Flavor profile
Medium heat
In the kitchen
Pickling, fresh use
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 70-75 days
- Plant height
- 18-24 inches
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