So this is my second year growing sweet banana peppers (which I love!) I always go out and pick the ones that look ripe only to bring them in and realize one or two are still green... out side they look ok...
What is the full mature color of a sweet banana pepper? Do they just get yellow, or will they turn any other variety of colors as most peppers do? If so what is the ideal time to pick them? I always get them just as they turn yellow or in my case are still just a tad green...
Thanks!!
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I have never had bad luck with banana peppers leaving them on the plant, they just never seems to get over ripe no matter how long I leave them. From what I've read, a change in the sugar content of the fruit is what makes them change color. I have 1 that's turning a nice shade of red, while all the others are still light green. I say leave them on the vine till you need them and don't worry about them getting to old. The same holds true for my bells as well. Good Luck
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Ok, I gave in and picked my peppers, I had to as they were getting so big the plants were starting to lean with the weight!!
[img]https://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cherishedtiger/Peppers.jpg[/img]
I wish I would have put something to show size... let me measure the largest...
Ok just measured! The longest one is over 7"!!! They look a little yellower in this pic than they actually are, but still they taste GREAT and the smell is beyond wonderful!!!
[img]https://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cherishedtiger/Peppers.jpg[/img]
I wish I would have put something to show size... let me measure the largest...
Ok just measured! The longest one is over 7"!!! They look a little yellower in this pic than they actually are, but still they taste GREAT and the smell is beyond wonderful!!!
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