Name: 'Sweet Banana' Sweet Pointed Pepper - Capsicum annuum
Brand: Benjis Seeds
Price: 3.0 EUR
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<tc>'Sweet Banana' Sweet Pointed Pepper - Capsicum annuum</tc>

€3,00 EUR

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Delivery time: 1-2 business days (PT – international may vary)

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Quantity:

reicht für ca. 18 plants

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Traditional cultivation method & heirloom variety. Genetically stable & open-pollinated - 100% free from hybrid breeding, GMOs, and synthetic fertilizers. Organically propagated - Non-proprietary variety.

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Harvest year:

2025

Seed viability:

Up to 4 years (species-specific)

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'Sweet Banana' Sweet Pointed Pepper – traditional rarity with banana-shaped sweet fruits.

This variety is an easy-to-grow, elongated pointed pepper with exceptional ripening and versatile use. The fruits have an intense, mildly sweet flavor. It ripens reliably and is ideally suited for greenhouse, outdoor, and container cultivation. Robust, high-yielding, and perfect for self-sufficiency as well as organic farming.

Origin & History

‘Sweet Banana’ is an open-pollinated pointed pepper, bred in Hungary in 1932. It was created by an unknown Hungarian breeder who aimed to develop a mild yet robust variety to enrich the diversity of traditional cuisine. The variety belongs to the long tradition of Hungarian pepper culture, which has been shaped since the 16th century by Ottoman influence. As a historical variety, it convinces with resilience, versatility, and the firm place it has secured in gardens and seed archives. Almost forgotten, it is now preserved by lovers of open-pollinated varieties and ecological initiatives.

Its banana-shaped fruits, up to 20 cm long, ripen from pale yellow through orange to deep red and are characterized by a mild-sweet, fruity flavor. The plants grow compact and bushy, with strong standability, making them particularly suitable for outdoor cultivation. Thanks to continuous fruiting over several months, the variety is considered productive and versatile – whether fresh, cooked, pickled, or grilled. Fruits can be harvested already in the yellow stage for a mild taste or in full red ripeness for sweetness. Thus, ‘Sweet Banana’ is not only a culinary enrichment but also an important plant for preserving historical pepper varieties and biodiversity in the seed garden.

Appearance & Characteristics

The plant grows compact and sturdy, reaching a height of about 80 cm. It produces numerous fruit clusters and bears vigorous, dark green foliage.

Fruit details:

Size: Medium, approx. 80-100 g per fruit
Shape: Elongated and slightly curved, approx. 20 cm long and 5 cm thick
Color: Yellow to red depending on ripeness - resembling small bananas when yellow
Texture: Thick-fleshed, juicy
Flavor: Mild-sweet with intense pepper aroma - pleasantly fresh to fruity

Usage & Cultivation Highlights

The fruits of the ‘Sweet Banana’ variety are excellent for fresh consumption as a snack, as well as for frying, grilling, cooking, and stuffing. With their unique banana-shaped form and the different usable ripening stages, they are a true enrichment in the kitchen.

Thanks to its robustness and compact growth, this pepper variety thrives reliably in protected outdoor beds, greenhouses, and containers. The plants impress with strong standability and usually require no additional support. Even in cooler temperatures and short summers, it ripens reliably and evenly. Moreover, it shows high resistance to weather fluctuations, produces fruits continuously, and delivers stable yields throughout the season. Its easy care makes it especially attractive for hobby gardeners and self-sufficient growers who value reliable, high-yielding varieties.

Compared to other pepper varieties, ‘Sweet Banana’ is particularly productive and easy to grow – ideal for those who appreciate robust, high-yielding open-pollinated peppers with versatile use.

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Origin & Cultivation at a Glance

First mention:

1932

Origin:

Ungarn

Breeder:

Unknown – heritage variety

Propagation site:

Lower Saxony – Germany

Suitable for:

Open field, Greenhouse, Polytunnel, Raised bed, Balcony / pot, Urban gardening, Vertical cultivation

Care requirements:

Low – easy to care for, ideal for beginners.

Overwintering:

Not winter-hardy – can be cultivated outdoors as an annual. Can be overwintered in a greenhouse in mild climates.

Special features:

High-yielding, Sun-loving / sunny, Low-maintenance, Resilient, Heat-tolerant

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Cultivation guide for

<tc>Sweet Banana</tc>

Growing difficulty:

Easy

• In subtropical climates, pre-cultivation is possible from January - transplant outdoors from March in full sun, once day and night temperatures remain consistently above 15 °C.
• In temperate regions, start indoors from March – transplant outdoors in full sun from mid-May after the last frost.
• Sow in deep, well-drained, humus-rich and nutrient-rich loamy soil - 0.5-1 cm deep. Plant spacing: 50 × 70 cm.

Cultivation tips:

• Peppers are usually trained with two to four shoots to promote air circulation and fruit set.
• In temperate climates, a rain cover is recommended – a simple roof or plastic tunnel is sufficient.
• Consistent watering enhances fruit quality and promotes healthy plant growth.
• At temperatures below 15 °C, plant growth slows significantly - cold stress can inhibit development.
• Regular harvesting encourages new fruit set and increases overall yield.
• Biochar and rock dust improve soil structure and enhance the retention of nutrients and water.

Storage instructions:

Store seeds in a cool, dry, dark, and airtight environment to maximize shelf life and germination.

Detailed information on seed storage

Plant Profile

Plant details

Botanical name:

<tc>Capsicum annuum L. 'Sweet Banana'</tc>

Botanical family:

Solanaceae

Plant type:

Fruit vegetables

Growth habit:

Upright growth, Bushy, Compact

Plant width:

50 cm

Plant height:

80 cm

Root type:

Shallow to moderately rooted, Taprooted

Hardy to:

Not hardy - sensitive to cold. Growth is severely damaged below 10 °C, frost-sensitive.

Cultivation period:

5.5-7 months

Life cycle:

Perennial (grown as an annual)

Propagation method:

Generative propagation by seed

Propagation:

• This variety belongs to the species Capsicum annuum and is predominantly self-pollinating.
• For seed production, a minimum distance of 50–100 m from other varieties of the same species is recommended to prevent cross-pollination.
• The plant is perennial - after flowering, the typical fruits develop, which at full maturity contain numerous seeds.
• Seeds are ready for harvest once the fruits are fully ripe, detach easily from the stem, and the flesh begins to dry.

Sowing & Planting

Germination type:

Dark germinator, Warm germinator

Sowing depth:

0,5-1 cm

Germination temperature:

22-28 °C

Germination time:

6-14 days

Pot culture:

Requires a minimum container size of 15-20 liters.

Row spacing for baby leaf:

Not suitable for baby-leaf cultivation.

Plant spacing:

50 cm

Row spacing:

70 cm

Pricking out / thinning out:

3-4 weeks, thin out after formation of the first true leaf pairs.

Planting time:

Tomato seedlings are ready to be planted outdoors about four weeks after potting up, once temperatures are consistently warm. Plant only in consistently warm weather – ideally after the last frosts, when both daytime and nighttime temperatures are mild.

Soil

Soil type:

Deep, well-drained, humus-rich loam

Soil pH:

6.0-6.8 - slightly acidic to neutral

Nutrient requirements:

Heavy feeder

Soil moisture:

Evenly moist, Sensitive to waterlogging

Soil preparation:

Loosen soil deeply before sowing, Apply compost before planting., Apply lime to acidic soil., Prepare soil weed-free and with a fine crumb structure., Mulch layer for moisture regulation

Companion planting, Crop rotation & Harvest

Companion plants:

Lettuce, Lamb’s lettuce, Spinach, Bean, Carrot, Radish varieties, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Oregano, Marjoram, Thyme, Calendula, Tagetes

Incompatible plants:

Fennel, Cucumber, Zucchini, Tomato, Eggplant, Pea, Celery, Potato

Crop rotation guidelines:

• Do not plant after other nightshades – a minimum crop rotation interval of 3 years is recommended.
• Repeated cultivation at the same site increases disease pressure, leads to nutrient depletion, and impairs soil structure.
• Ideal previous crops include legumes, onions, root vegetables, and green manure – rotating crops supports healthy soil.
• Crop rotation with low-nutrient-demanding plants is recommended to prevent soil fatigue and maintain healthy growing conditions.
• Plan a green manure crop between heavy-feeding plants and this tomato variety to restore soil fertility.
• Avoid planting directly after heavy-feeding crops – allow the soil to recover and replenish nutrients first.

Harvest time:

Summer, Autumn

Sowing to harvest:

4-5 months

Harvested parts:

Fruits

Suitable for consumption:

Yes - edible raw or cooked.

Intended use:

Diet cuisine, Low Carb, Raw consumption, Salad, Cooking, Roasting, Grilling, Baking, Deep-frying, Stuffing, Pickling, Fermentation, To purée, Freezing, Preserving, Drying / Dehydrating, Decoration

Care & Cultivation practices

Water requirements:

Moderate to high

Plant care techniques:

Water regularly - even during dry periods, Fertilize, Maintain weed-free, Inspect regularly for pest infestation

Plant protection:

Well-ventilated location and good drainage recommended., Check early for aphids., Mulching recommended

Cultivation notes:

May develop mildew in damp weather – an airy location is recommended. Susceptible to slugs and snails in early development. At a later stage, the hardier leaves are less vulnerable. Sensitive to waterlogging – use well-drained soil.

Other names

EN - English names:

• Sweet pointed pepper

DE - German names:

• Spitzpaprika

PT - Portuguese names:

• Pimentão

ES - Spanish names:

• Pimiento italiano

FR - French names:

• Poivron corne de bœuf

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