Hot Banana Pepper

Hot Banana Pepper (Capsicum annuum) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

The 'Hot Banana' pepper , also known as Hungarian Hot Wax , is a vigorous and very productive variety , offering elongated fruits of 12 to 15 cm . Its medium-thick flesh develops a spicy and slightly fruity flavor , ideal for pickled peppers, spicy sauces or spicy cuisine .

Its evolving color – yellow at first, then orange and finally bright red when ripe – allows it to be harvested at different stages depending on the desired intensity . With a strength of 6 on the Scoville scale , it provides a moderate and pleasant heat , perfect for those who like hot but balanced peppers.

The compact plant (60 cm high) is ideal in open ground or in pots , ensuring an abundant and prolonged harvest in just 60 days .

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Plant habit : Compact and vigorous
Height : 60 cm
Maturity : About 60 days
Fruit color : Yellow turning orange, then bright red
Fruit shape : Elongated, 12 to 15 cm
Flesh : Medium thick
Strength : 6 on the Scoville scale
Flavor : Spicy and slightly fruity
Use : Pickled peppers, sauces, spicy cooking
Attractiveness : Highly productive and versatile
Quantity per sachet : ±25 seeds
Origin : Variety of Hungarian origin
Special feature : Harvested at different stages depending on the desired level of spiciness

Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Indoors in early March , transplant after all risk of frost
?? Sowing depth : 6 mm
?? Germination temperature : 22-28°C
? Germination time : 10 to 21 days
?? Spacing : 30 cm between plants
?? Pot culture : Possible, choose a container of at least 5 L
?? Watering : Regular, without excess humidity
?? Maintenance : Harvest gradually to prolong production

With optimal conditions, the 'Hot Banana' pepper guarantees a generous and spicy harvest , perfect for lovers of hot and tasty peppers .

Use and special features

?? A moderately spicy and fruity pepper
With its strength of 6 on the Scoville scale , it brings a nice intensity without being excessively burning .

?? Ideal for preserves and spicy cooking
Its firm flesh and fruity flavor make it an excellent choice for pickled peppers or sauces .

?? A compact and ultra-productive plant
Perfect for small spaces and container growing , while still producing a large quantity of fruit .