• Sweet Banana Pepper seeds – heirloom, non-GMO chilli peppers from Inherited Seeds
  • Sweet Banana Pepper, known as Shimla Mirch in Hindi
  • Sweet Banana Pepper chilli peppers (Capsicum annuum)
  • Sweet Banana Pepper – Bajji Milagai in Tamil, heirloom chilli peppers
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Chilli Sweet Banana Pepper

Chilli Sweet Banana Pepper

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Sweet Banana Pepper · Heirloom · Open-Pollinated · Naturally Grown · Non-GMO · Traditional to North America

Sweet Banana is the cheerful, no-heat pepper behind sandwich-shop pickled rings. Its long, tapered pods ripen from pale yellow to orange and finally red, with a mild, tangy-sweet flavor and crisp, thin walls. The compact plants are early and heavy-yielding, producing all summer. Pickle them, stuff them, grill them or slice them raw into salads.

Why Grow Sweet Banana Pepper?

  • Mild, tangy-sweet flavor with no heat
  • Long 6–8 in. pods that ripen yellow to red
  • Early, heavy yields all summer
  • Perfect for pickling, sandwiches and frying
  • Compact plants for beds and containers

Plant Profile

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

Common Name: Sweet Banana Pepper, Yellow Wax Pepper

Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated

Crop: Sweet pepper

Fruit Color: Pale yellow ripening to orange and red; 6–8 in.

Plant Habit: Compact, 18–24 in.

Season: Warm season, summer to frost

Sun: Full sun, 6–8+ hours

Days to Harvest: 65–75 days from transplant

Sowing Depth: 1/4 in.

Germination: 7–14 days at 75–85°F soil

Harvest: Pick yellow for tangy crunch, or red for extra sweetness

Garden Use: Garden beds, raised beds, containers

Culinary & Traditional Uses

Sweet banana peppers are mild and crisp. Use them anywhere you want flavor without heat.

  • Pickled banana pepper rings
  • Sandwiches, subs and pizza
  • Stuffed and roasted peppers
  • Mirchi bajji-style fritters
  • Salads and stir-fries
  • Grilled with cheese

How to Grow

Start indoors early and transplant once nights are warm.

  1. Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost date, 1/4 in. deep.
  2. Keep soil at 75–85°F with a heat mat; seedlings appear in 7–14 days. Give strong light.
  3. Harden off and transplant 2–3 weeks after your last frost, when nights stay above 55°F.
  4. Space plants 18 in. apart, or one per 3–5 gallon container, in rich, well-drained soil.
  5. Water deeply and evenly; mulch to keep roots moist.
  6. Feed lightly once flowering starts. Stake plants if branches get heavy.
  7. Pick regularly to keep plants producing until frost.

What NOT To Do

  • Don't transplant into cold soil
  • Don't overfeed with nitrogen
  • Don't water unevenly, which causes blossom drop
  • Don't plant next to hot peppers if you plan to save pure seed

Regional & International Names

  • Hindi: Shimla Mirch (pale type)
  • Tamil: Bajji Milagai (பஜ்ஜி மிளகாய்)
  • Telugu: Bajji Mirapakaya (బజ్జీ మిరపకాయ)
  • English: Sweet Banana Pepper, Yellow Wax Pepper
  • Spanish: Chile Güero

FAQ

Is it spicy?
No. Sweet Banana has essentially no heat. Hungarian Wax looks similar but is hot.

When should I pick it?
Pick pale yellow for tangy crunch, or let it ripen orange to red for the sweetest flavor.

Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes. Its compact habit suits a 3–5 gallon container.

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