Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
Peanut Squash, Squash
In Hindi
केले मिर्च
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
In German
Banana Pfeffer
Delicata Squash
In French
Banana Pepper
Delicata Squash
In Spanish
banano Pimienta
Delicata Squash
In Greek
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
Delicata Σκουός
In Portuguese
Banana pimenta
Delicata Squash
In Polish
Banana Pepper
Delicata Squash
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
delicata Cucurbitae
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Applicable
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Banana Pepper and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Banana Pepper and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Pepper and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Delicata Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Banana Pepper is Loam and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Banana Pepper and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Banana Pepper and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Pepper and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Banana Pepper and Delicata Squash
Care of Banana Pepper and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves and Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Banana Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.