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- Breeder
- Corneli Seed
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sweet Banana is a classic yellow wax pepper introduced by Corneli Seed and recognized by All-America Selections in 1940; it arose from a mutation. The fruit has a thick, sweet flesh wall and a bright yellow color, in a shape and size that suit pickling. Widely adapted. A later F1 version, Hybrid Sweet Banana from Petoseed (1979), added earliness, a compact, sturdy plant and more uniform fruit.
Sweet Banana traits
- Yellow wax type with thick, sweet flesh
- Bright yellow fruit sized for pickling
- AAS winner 1940, Corneli Seed Co.
- Originated from a mutation
- Widely adapted
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh slicing
- Frying
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Banana this page | — | — | — |
| 'Buena Mulata' Pepper | 75–80 days | — | — |
| Ace | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Aci Sivri | 90 days | — | — |
| Aconcagua | 80 days | — | — |
| Aji Amarillo | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Aji Colorado | 78–85 days | — | — |
Sweet Banana FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Sweet Banana?
Sweet Banana is a classic yellow wax pepper introduced by Corneli Seed and recognized by All-America Selections in 1940; it arose from a mutation. The fruit has a thick, sweet flesh wall and a bright yellow color, in a shape and size that suit pickling.
How does Sweet Banana compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Similar peppers and chilies varieties include 'Buena Mulata' Pepper (75–80 days), Ace (50–70 days), Aci Sivri (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sweet Banana good for?
Sweet Banana is grown for pickling, fresh slicing, frying.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
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Source
Source: All-America Selections
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.