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Sweet Pepper · Fruiting

Pepper (Banana)

Banana

Summer

Mild. Banana Tang jelly.

SunFull sun, warmth-loving
WaterEven, moderate moisture.
Spacing18–24" apart
FeedingHeavy feeder; back off nitrogen at flowering.

Care

  • Pinch early flowers until a strong branched 'Y' forms for a sturdier, more productive plant.
  • Basil interplanted at bag edges deters aphids/whiteflies.

Harvest

Pick when fully colored for maximum sweetness.

Watch for

Aphid pressure peaks May–June and Sept–Oct in Atlanta.

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