Blazing Banana Pepper
Blazing Banana Pepper is a hot F1 hybrid banana-type pepper prized for its early maturity around 70 days, high yields, and resistance to bacterial leaf spot. It produces long, thick-walled fruits that ripen from yellow to red, delivering classic tangy heirloom flavor with noticeable heat.
The Blazing Banana Pepper is a modern F1 hybrid cultivar of Capsicum annuum developed to enhance the traditional banana pepper with added heat while maintaining its elongated shape and versatile culinary qualities. Fruits typically measure 7 to 9 inches in length and 1.75 to 2 inches in width, featuring thick walls, smooth glossy skin, and a color progression from bright yellow to vibrant red at full maturity. The plants are vigorous and strongly branched, growing 45 to 50 inches tall with a 35 to 40 inch spread, providing excellent fruit coverage and consistently high yields in about 70 days from transplant. It stands out for its resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 1-3, making it a reliable choice for both home gardeners and fresh market production. The flavor profile offers an old-time classic banana pepper taste that is tangy and slightly sweet with a balanced moderate heat kick, perfect for fresh preparations or processing.
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Developed as an F1 hybrid in the United States to combine the classic elongated shape and tangy flavor of banana peppers with increased heat levels, early maturity, and strong disease resistance for reliable garden performance.
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Heirloom-style banana pepper flavor that is tangy with slight sweetness and fruity undertones, accompanied by a balanced heat.
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