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Banana Pepper

Capsicum annuum

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Field Notes

Description:

It is a member of the chili pepper family and a variety of the species Capsicum annuum. Its shape and color resembles a banana. Also known as the yellow wax pepper or banana chili.

Notes:

Also known as the yellow wax pepper or banana chili. The plant requires full sun, and should be treated the same as most other plants in the pepper family. Plants can be grown from seed and cuttings.

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Comments (7)

Thanks for choosing it as a favorite Ashish :-)
Yummy!!! fantastic!
They are usually very mild.. I love to cut them in halves, crush some garlic on them, sprinkle some Greek Oregano over them, spray some olive oil on them and grill them together with some Feta Cheese.. Mmmmm... :D
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Thanks Christiane!
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PublishedAugust 31, 2011

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