Chilli - Banana

The sweet yellow chili pepper shaped like a banana, crunchy and versatile!

The Banana pepper is a classic variety producing elongated, banana-shaped fruits, 10-15 cm long, that turn bright yellow when ripe. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this pepper offers thick, crisp flesh with a very mild heat (0-500 Scoville Heat Units). The fruits ripen from pale green to bright yellow, then to red when fully mature. Perfect for marinades, sandwiches, pizzas, and Mediterranean cuisine.

Why choose the Banana pepper from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ Very gentle – 0-500 Scoville, ideal for everyone

✅ Distinctive shape – Elongated like a banana

✅ Thick flesh – Perfect for marinades

✅ Very productive – Generous yield

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Start your seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost (mid-March). Transplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed (early June) into full sun. Space plants 45-60 cm apart. Vigorous plants will reach 60-75 cm in height. Yellow varieties mature in 65-75 days. Abundant production continues until the first frost.

Producer's advice

💚 Harvest yellow for classic marinades

🌶️ Allow to redden for slightly increased heat

☀️ Fast ripening – perfect for our climate

🥖 Classic for Italian sandwiches

Culinary uses

Banana peppers are perfect for pickles, sub sandwiches, pizzas, Greek salads, antipasti, roasted peppers, and hot dog toppings. Their elongated shape and mild flavor make them a favorite for homemade preserves and Mediterranean cuisine!

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🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 8-10 weeks before the last frost (mid-March)
• Germination temperature: 24-28°C
• Germination: 10-14 days
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Recommended bottom heat
• Bright light needed

Transplantation:

• After the last frost (early June)
• Full sun (minimum 8 hours)
• Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Spacing: 45-60 cm
• Enrich the soil with compost

Interview :

• Regular and constant watering
• Fertilize every 2-3 weeks
• Staking recommended (heavy fruit)
• Mulch to retain moisture
• Regular harvesting for continuous production

Harvest :

• 65-75 days for yellow fruits (conventional use)
• 85-95 days for red fruits (sweeter)
• Firm, shiny fruit with thick flesh
• Production continues until the first frost.

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Fast ripening, ideal for our season

✅ Tolerates temperature variations well

✅ Abundant production in a short season

✅ Variety successfully tested in zone 4b

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Banana Pepper
• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Annual
• Maturity: 65-75 days (yellow), 85-95 days (red)
• Fruit size: 10-15 cm, elongated shape
• Color: Pale green → Yellow → Red
• Scoville level: 0-500 SHU (very mild)
• Plant height: 60-75 cm
• Spacing: 45-60 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 USAGE SUGGESTIONS

In the kitchen:

• 🫙 Pickles – Classic canned
• 🥖 Submarine sandwiches – A must-try
• 🍕 Pizzas – Popular Topping
• 🥗 Greek Salads – Mediterranean Flavor
• 🫒 Antipasti – Italian Platters
• 🔥 Grilled – Mild smoky flavor
• 🌭 Hot dog topping – Mild alternative

Preparation :

• Marinades: slices cut into rounds
• Grilled: whole or cut in half
• Stuffed: hollow out and fill
• Fresh: slices in sandwiches

Conservation :

• Refrigerator: 1-2 weeks
• Marinades: vinegar (long shelf life)
• Freeze: slices (blanch first)
• Grilled: store in oil