About Sweet Banana Wax
Sweet Banana Wax is extra-sweet banana-type pepper. Rating 0-500 SHU means minimal heat. The banana shape and yellow color are appealing. Very sweet with slight tang. Perfect for pickling or fresh use. Ripens through yellow to orange to red. Very productive plants. The sweet flavor is pronounced. Can be stuffed when large. Popular garden variety.
Flavor profile
Sweet, 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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