Sweet Pepper Seeds Sweet Banana, W. Legutko, 0.5 g

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.