Banana Supreme

Family: Solanaceae Hot Pepper

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

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 7th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 20th
Harvest Begins	Sep 3rd
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.