Hot Banana Pepper Seeds

Hot Banana Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a productive heirloom pepper prized for its long, slender fruits, bright yellow color, and pleasantly spicy flavor. The attractive peppers mature from pale yellow to orange and finally bright red, becoming slightly sweeter as they ripen. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making Hot Banana one of the most versatile peppers for home gardens.

Why Grow Hot Banana?
Classic heirloom with long, colorful peppers. Mild to medium heat with excellent flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Outstanding for pickling, grilling, frying, stuffing, and fresh eating. Easy to grow and highly dependable.

Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (5,000–10,000 SHU)
Bright, slightly sweet pepper flavor with a pleasant, lingering heat that is stronger than sweet banana peppers but milder than many hot chiles. Excellent for pickling, sandwiches, pizzas, grilling, frying, salads, salsa, pepper rings, and homemade relish. Harvest at any stage from yellow to bright red.

Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest peppers regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick fruits while yellow for classic Hot Banana flavor or allow them to mature to bright red for additional sweetness.

Seedman Notes
Hot Banana is an excellent "everyday" hot pepper. It has enough heat to liven up recipes without overwhelming them, making it a favorite for pickling and fresh cooking. If you enjoy banana peppers but want a little extra kick, this variety is an outstanding choice.

Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Medium (5,000–10,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 6–8" Long Fruits • Pale Yellow to Orange to Bright Red • Best for Pickling, Frying & Fresh Eating