Capsicum annuum L.
Sweet pepper variety Sweet Banana (Capsicum annuum L.) from W. Legutko. The packet contains 0.5 g of seeds.
Fruits
- Long, slightly curved, 15–25 cm.
- Smooth, waxy skin and juicy, sweet flesh with no bitterness.
- Colour changes as the fruit ripens: pale yellow, orange, red.
- Thin walls – suitable for frying, grilling, stuffing and pickling.
Plant
- Height 45–60 cm, compact and productive.
- Suitable for greenhouses, gardens and larger pots on a terrace or balcony.
Growing
- Sow indoors from February to April at 20–25 °C.
- Prick out the seedlings when 2–3 true leaves appear.
- Plant out in the garden or greenhouse after mid-May, when night temperatures no longer drop below 10 °C.
- Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with loose, humus-rich soil.
- Water regularly; support the plant when the crop is heavy.
- Harvest: July–October.