Sweet Banana Pepper
Capsicum Annuum

days to maturity: 63 yellow; 83 red ripe
plant spacing: 1 plant per square foot
sunlight requirement: 6 -14 hours
look out for: white fly & spider mites
harvest notes: pick the first peppers promptly when they reach full size to encourage further fruit set. 
scoville heat units: 0 - 500
seasons: fall, winter, spring
annual

The banana pepper (also known as the yellow wax pepper or banana chili) is a medium-sized member of the chili pepper family that has a mild, tangy taste. While typically bright yellow, it is possible for them to change to green, red, or orange as they ripen. It is often pickled, stuffed or used as a raw ingredient in foods. A mature plant will reach 1 to 2 feet tall and can be grown in many climates, but prefer warmer climates. Banana peppers are an optimum food for inclusion in weight loss diets, containing low amounts of calories, fat, and sodium. They are also a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, potassium and a very good source of vitamin C. The mild heat associated with them makes it ideal for adding to lighter fare such as salads in order to make them feel more filling.