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 .
