Banana Pepper
Vegetables
Intermediate
Varies

Banana Pepper

Capsicum annuum

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About Plant: Banana Pepper

Banana Pepper is a warm-season pepper cultivar that performs best with heat, full sun and evenly moist, well-drained soil.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterModerate
SoilFertile, well-drained (6.0–7.0)
Spacing12–18 inches
HeightVaries
Time to Harvest60–90 days from transplant
Planting DepthTransplant at appropriate nursery depth
Germination TimeVaries

Expert Growing Tips

Start early indoors in cold climates and transplant only after soil and nights warm. Avoid cold, waterlogged soil.