Greendoor - Sweet Banana – Chili Seeds

• Family-friendly: Perfect for children and anyone who likes things mild but spicy.
• Versatile in the kitchen: Whether raw, fried or pickled – it cuts a fine figure in any dish.
• High-yielding: The plant reliably produces large quantities of heavy pods.

Plant characteristics

The Sweet Banana is a robust and low-maintenance variety:

• Growth habit: Grows very compactly, bushy and sturdy. However, as the pods can become quite large and heavy, a small support is often helpful.
• Height: Usually reaches a height of 50 to 70 cm, making it ideal for growing in pots on balconies and terraces.
• Leaves: Large, medium-green and provide good protection for the ripening pods.
• Productivity: The plant is an early starter and often produces the first ripe fruits early in the season.

The fruit

The pods are large, smooth and visually very appealing:

• Shape: Elongated, tapering to a point and often slightly curved, about 15 to 20 cm long and approx. 4 cm thick.
• Colour progression: The fruits ripen from a pale lemon yellow (at this stage they are usually harvested) through orange to a bright red.
• Texture: Thick-walled, extremely crisp and juicy.

Flavour & heat level

Here, the flavour takes centre stage, not the heat.

• Heat level: 0 to 1 (very mild). On the Scoville scale, it usually ranges from 0 to 500 SHU.
• Flavour: Sweetish, mildly spicy and very refreshing. When fully ripe (red), it develops an even more intense sweetness, similar to a very good sweet pepper.

Uses

The Sweet Banana is a real all-rounder in the kitchen:

• Pickling: The classic par excellence! Pickled in vinegar as rings (‘Banana Peppers’), they are the standard topping for sandwiches, pizzas and salads.
• Stuffing: Due to their size, they are ideal for stuffing with minced meat, rice or cheese.
• Eating raw: A great, crunchy addition to any salad or as a snack between meals.
• Grilling & frying: Cut into strips and briefly fried, they develop a wonderful aroma.

Technical details

• Type: Capsicum annuum
• Contents: 10+ seeds
• Heat level: 0–1 (Mild)
• Sowing: February to April (indoor pre-cultivation)
• Maturation time: approx. 65–75 days (one of the faster varieties)
• Location: Full sun and warm; regular watering ensures particularly juicy fruits