About Sweet Banana
Sweet Banana Pepper is extra-sweet version of banana pepper. Rating 0-500 SHU means minimal to no heat. These peppers are tangy and sweet perfect for fresh eating or pickling. The banana-like shape and yellow color are distinctive. Often confused with hot banana peppers which look similar but pack more heat. Excellent pickled for sandwiches and salads. Can be stuffed due to good size. Very reliable and productive. Great for gardeners wanting sweet peppers with unique shape. Ripens through yellow to orange to red.
Flavor profile
Sweet, tangy, minimal heat
In the kitchen
Pickling, fresh eating, stuffing
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 70-75 days
- Plant height
- 18-24 inches
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