How Do You Grow Banana Pepper Plants?
Peppers, including banana pepper, are tropical plants: They need humidity, heat and extended light to thrive. Banana pepper is a sweet variety that grows into a long shape in three different colors: yellow, red and orange. Since peppers also have a long growing season, gain some time by starting your banana pepper garden from seedlings that are at least six weeks old. Find a warm and sunny spot. Your banana pepper will need six to eight hours of light and temperatures that stay above 60 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Excessive heat can also damage your plant: keep it at or below 85 degrees during the day. If you can’t find the ideal spot in your garden, consider planting your banana pepper in a pot that you can move as the sun moves. You would also be able to take the plant indoors and put it under a grow lamp if needed. If you’re not buying seedlings, get your seeds going about two months before the last frost. Plant them indoors in seed trays 1/4 inch deep into the soil. Transplant the
