Common Name: Sweet Pepper, Banana
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Zone: 10-12, Annual
Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 0-500
Height: 1.5-2 ft.
Width: 1.5-2 ft.
Habit: Mounding
Flower: White
Foliage: Green
Fruit: Yellow-> brilliant red, 6×1.5 in
Flavor: Mild, tangy
Fragrance: Floral
Sun: Full
Soil: Water
Water: Average
Drought: Tolerant
Uses: Fresh (salsa, salads), frying, stuffing, roasting, chili, spaghetti
Harvesting: Pick frequently to increase production
Disease: Tobacco users, wash hands to prevent the spread of tobacco mosaic virus
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