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Banana Pepper Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMECapsicum annuum

USD 10.99

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Banana peppers are mild, tangy, and sweet — perfect sliced onto sandwiches, pizzas, and salads.

GERMINATION10-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

10-14 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

70-80F

Hardiness04

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Banana Pepper care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Capsicum annuum
Common names
Yellow Wax Pepper
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Species
C. annuum
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Start growing

Warm soil, 1/4 inch deep. Stake if heavy.

02

Growing with your kit

Seeds In A Cup® greenhouse lid maintains humidity for germination.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

60-75 days to maturity.

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Growing conditions

Warm, humid, full sun.

06

Weather & tolerances

Heat loving; frost sensitive.

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Pests & plant health

Aphids, blossom end rot. Stable water.

08

Plant safety

Hot varieties can irritate skin.

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Botanical features

Medium chili pepper; yellow ripening to orange/red.

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Varieties

‘Sweet Banana’, ‘Hot Banana’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Mild. pickling, stuffing

12

Native range & distribution

Americas; heavy in Hungary/USA.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Named for banana-like shape and color.

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History

Bred from spicy Hungarian ancestors.

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Banana peppers are mild, tangy, and sweet — perfect sliced onto sandwiches, pizzas, and salads. How to grow Banana Pepper from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Banana Pepper sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Banana Pepper at a glance Botanical name: Capsicum annuum Germination: 10-14 days at 70-80F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 18-24 inches Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Banana Pepper Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Banana Pepper from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Banana Pepper seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Banana Pepper seeds take to germinate? Banana Pepper seeds typically sprout in 10-14 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Banana Pepper from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Banana Pepper seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Banana Pepper seeds take to germinate?

Banana Pepper seeds typically sprout in 10-14 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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