Chilli-Pepper Sweet Banana Seeds - (50 Seeds) High Yield/ High Germination (Mirch/ मिर्च के बीज)

This unique variety of chilli is known as a banana pepper due to its long, curved shape that resembles a banana. Banana peppers are mild, medium-sized chillies with a tangy and slightly sweet flavour. While they are typically bright yellow when young, they may turn green, orange, or red as they mature.

Unlike hot chillies, banana peppers have a very mild heat level, making them a favourite around the world. They are widely enjoyed in salads, sandwiches, pizzas, or as a flavorful garnish in various dishes. 

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About this item

• 🔢 Number of Seeds: 50 Seeds
  
• 🏡 Where to Grow: Balcony or terrace garden
  
• 📅 Sowing Season: Throughout the year
  
• 🌱 Sowing Method: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in a seedling tray, container, or pots
  
• 🔁 Transplanting: After 25 to 30 days of sowing
  
• ⏳ Germination Time: 6 to 10 days from sowing
  
• 🌡️ Germination Temperature: 18–22°C
  
• 🧺 Harvesting: 65 to 80 days after transplanting
  
• 💪 Plant Vigor: Strong plant with short internodes

What Size Grow Bag is Best For Chilli?

• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

🌶️ Banana Pepper Growing Season in India

Banana peppers (a type of Capsicum annuum) can be grown year-round, but they thrive best in warm and humid climates, particularly in the temperature range of 18–32°C.

Main Growing Seasons in India:

• Summer: February – April

• Monsoon: June – July

• Post-Monsoon/Autumn: September – October

Note: Timing may vary slightly depending on your local climate conditions.

🌱 How to Grow Banana Pepper Plants

1. Seed Selection & Sowing

• Use high-quality banana chilli seeds.

• Sow seeds in a seedling tray or small pots (6–8 cm deep).

• Best temperature for germination: 18–30°C.

• Keep in indirect sunlight and maintain moist (not soggy) soil.

• Seeds typically germinate in 6–10 days.

2. Transplanting

• When seedlings are 10–15 cm tall, transplant into larger pots or grow bags (30 cm deep or more) with drainage holes.

• Use nutrient-rich soil mixed with vermicompost, cow dung manure, etc.

• Transplant carefully to avoid disturbing roots.

• Ensure 5–6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

🌿 Fertilization Tips

• Start fertilizing when plants begin to flower.

• Use organic fertilizers like vermicompost, kitchen compost, etc.

• Fertilize every 20–25 days for healthy growth and better yield.

🌞 Plant Care Tips

Common Pests/Diseases:

• Pests: Aphids, cutworms, flea beetles, root-knot nematodes.

• Diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial leaf spot.

• Control: Use Neem oil spray and amino acid sprays as preventive measures.

🌼 Flowering & Pollination

• Banana pepper plants start flowering ~2 months after transplanting.

• Fruit sets within 5–10 days of pollination.

• Banana peppers are self-pollinating, but gently shaking the plant can improve fruit set if natural pollination is low.

🫑 Harvesting

• Ready for harvest 65–80 days after transplanting.

• Harvest when peppers turn vibrant yellow-green and feel firm.

• Use sharp scissors, leaving a small stem portion attached.

🌟 Special Features

• Common Names: Banana Chilli, Yellow Wax Pepper

• Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum

• Flower Color: White

• Plant Height: 30–150 cm

• Growing Difficulty: Easy

FAQ

Why is my chilli plant not flowering?

Chilli will not flower (or fruit), generally caused by the temperature that is either too hot or too cold. Make sure that your chilli plant receives at least 6 hours of full sunlight for the fruit set.

Why does my chilli plant flower die but not fruits?

A chilli with no fruits may be the result of incorrect temperature and lacks pollination, or another reason for not producing fruits will be root rot which is caused by a deficiency of calcium in the soil or a night temperature is more than 23˚C.

Why do chilli plant leaves turn yellow?

The most common reason for yellow leaves on chilli plants is either under watering or lack of nutrients in the soil. Give proper water to chillies plant, keep the soil moist and apply nutrients to the soil.

Why are my chilli plants dying?

Improper watering practices like under watering or over watering is the main reason for chilli plant dying. Chilli plants cannot survive without water but too much water also kill the plants.

How do grow chilli plants faster?

Chilli plants give the best result when growing in moist and nitrogen-rich soil.

Why are my chilli seeds not germinating?

Chili seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, overwatering, or under-watering.
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