vegetable variety in zone 7b
Sweet Banana sweet pepper in zone 7b
Sweet Banana · Capsicum annuum
- Zone
- 7b 5°F to 10°F
- Growing season
- 220 days
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 90
The verdict
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About Sweet Banana
Mild-sweet, tangy, pale yellow tapered pepper turning red; Hungarian-style. Fresh, pickling, frying. Heavy producer, easy beginner variety.
Critical timing for zone 7b
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Common challenges in zone 7b
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Brown marmorated stink bug
- ▸ Late summer disease pressure
Modified care for zone 7b
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Sweet Banana in adjacent zones
Other sweet pepper varieties for zone 7b
- California Wonder
Mild, sweet, classic green-then-red bell pepper; thick crisp walls. Fresh slicing, stuffing, roasting. Open-po…
- Carmen
Sweet, fruity, slightly smoky; long red Italian frying pepper. Sauteing, roasting, fresh slicing. AAS winner, …
- Lipstick
Very sweet, juicy, thick-walled red conical pepper; outstanding fresh-eating quality. Salads, fresh, roasting.…
- Shishito
Mildly sweet with occasional spicy surprise (~1 in 10); thin-walled green Japanese pepper. Blistered in oil, t…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Sweet Banana sweet pepper grow in zone 7b?
Yes. Sweet Banana is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8b, which includes zone 7b.
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