Goddess

Family: Solanaceae Sweet Pepper

Sunlit and sweet, Goddess Banana Pepper ripens to a glossy, honeyed yellow with a gentle, aromatic bite—never sharp, always inviting.

The fruit is long and gently curved, with crisp, tender flesh that holds its snap for fresh use and shines when roasted for mellow sweetness. Grow Goddess for a steady harvest of elegant peppers that look as radiant as they taste, perfect for bright pickles, vibrant relishes, and silky sauces.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 65 DaysHabit: Upright

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 13th
Harvest Begins	Aug 17th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	65
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	Stake
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

Goddess banana peppers land on the sweet side of the peppers—crisp out of hand and pleasantly mellow once roasted, with an aromatic bite that doesn’t take over. They’re the kind of pepper that keeps its structure in brine and relishes, so every forkful has a clean crunch and a honeyed finish.

Best Uses

quick-pickles that stay snappy
banana-pepper relish with finely diced crunch
silky roasted pepper sauce or coulis
sliced fresh on sandwiches where you want clean, non-hot pepper flavor

Flavor Profile

honeyed sweetness gentle aromatic pepper bite crisp-tender snap roasted mellow and fragrant

Kitchen Pairings

garlic white vinegar olive oil cream cheese smoked paprika cheddar

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most common on Capsicum annuum (sweet banana peppers), and how do I fix it?

Watch for aphids and thrips, which commonly show up on Solanaceae peppers and can stunt growth or spread viruses. Spray the undersides of leaves with insecticidal soap, repeat every 5–7 days for 2–3 rounds, and remove heavily infested leaves. If you see dark, water-soaked lesions or wilting from the base, improve airflow, avoid wetting foliage, and remove affected plants to reduce spread.

How often should I water sweet banana peppers (Capsicum annuum) during the main growing phase?

During active growth and flowering, keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for even moisture with watering about 1–2 times per week, depending on heat. Water deeply so moisture reaches 6–8 inches, then let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly before watering again to prevent root stress. Mulch helps stabilize moisture and reduces blossom-end problems that can follow irregular watering.

How can I tell when Capsicum annuum sweet banana peppers are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits have reached the full mature size and color for your pepper (often green turning yellow depending on your stage), and the skin looks glossy and firm. Expect roughly 65 days to maturity from transplanting/growing timeline, then harvest every few days once production starts. If peppers feel light or the skin is soft/wrinkling, they’re past prime—pick at firmness for best flavor.