Bannana Peppers

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sjweld Reedsburg, WI(Zone 4b) Jul 26, 2007

My son bought me a bannana pepper plant for Mother's day. The bigger peppers are now about 5"-6" long and a slightly greenish yellow. How do I know when they are ready to pick and what can I do with them?

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 26, 2007

If they are Sweet Banana, they are usually used immature. Pickled is my favorite, but you can use in salads etc. They can be picked whenever they are large enuff for your use. Left to ripen, they turn red.

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sjweld Reedsburg, WI(Zone 4b) Jul 26, 2007

Thank You! Your picture is exactly what a lot of mine look like right now. If only my cherry tomatoes would be ripe now also! What a salad I could have. Yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Pinger42 Mooresville, NC(Zone 7b) Aug 07, 2007

Farmerdill, if left on the vine and peppers turn red, are they still sweet?
Thanks,
Ping

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Aug 08, 2007

I prefer them immature, but I also don't like ripe bell peppers as well as green ones. Some folks say they are sweeter, but flavor of a ripe pepper is a bit different. You will have to decide for yourself which you prefer.

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