Banana Supreme

Family: Solanaceae Hot Pepper

Planting Schedule

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Sun-warmed and honey-sweet, Banana Supreme Wax Pepper brings a bright, mellow flavor with a crisp snap and a gently yielding bite.

At maturity, its long, banana-shaped fruits hang in glossy, buttery yellow to pale gold, offering a tender skin that shines in fresh salads and makes a beautiful centerpiece for roasting, stuffing, and quick pickling. Grow it for dependable sweetness and an abundant harvest that turns your garden into a living ribbon of color.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Bush

Botanical illustration of Banana Supreme

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Banana Supreme Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Oct 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Sep 27th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Sep 21st – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 16th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 12th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 9th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 3rd – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Aug 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	80
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

This wax pepper earns its keep with a sweet, low-heat profile and a crisp snap that survives heat without going watery—great when you want pepper flavor but not bite. Roast or stuff it whole and let the skin turn glossy; the mild sweetness plays beautifully against acidic lime or vinegar.

Best Uses

roasting whole for a glossy, caramelized skin that stays sweet
stuffing and baking until the flesh yields but doesn’t collapse
quick pickling in bright brine for snappy, golden slices
raw slicing where the tender skin stays pleasant under dressing

Flavor Profile

honey-sweet flavor with mellow pepper heat crisp snap turning tender-juicy buttery, mild green-to-sweet transition clean, lightly vegetal finish

Kitchen Pairings

garlic lime olive oil goat cheese chicken or pork white vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I manage spider mites and aphids on Capsicum annuum (Banana Supreme) if leaves start looking speckled or curled?

Check the undersides of leaves weekly and rinse plants with a strong jet of water to knock down aphids and mites early. If you still see active colonies, spray with insecticidal soap, coating leaf undersides, and repeat every 5–7 days for 2–3 rounds. Avoid excess nitrogen, which makes Capsicum annuum more attractive to these sap-sucking pests.

How often should I water Banana Supreme peppers during the main growing phase (after transplanting)?

Water deeply enough to wet the root zone, then wait until the top 1 inch of soil is dry before watering again. During hot weather, this often means about 1–2 inches of water per week total (adjust for rainfall and container vs. in-ground). Keep moisture steady—alternating between soaking and drought can cause blossom drop and misshapen fruit.

When are Banana Supreme peppers (Capsicum annuum) ready to harvest?

Harvest when the fruits are fully elongated and have turned their mature color (typically yellow to deep yellow) with firm, glossy skin. For best flavor, pick about 75 days after transplanting (or sooner if your plants flower early) and avoid leaving overripe peppers on the plant too long. Use scissors or snips to cut the stem to prevent tearing the plant.