Burpee Blazing Banana Hot Pepper Seeds – 25 Non-GMO Seeds

Heat lovers, meet Burpee Blazing Banana Hot Pepper Seeds. This heirloom variety blends lively heat with classic pepper flavor, delivering fruit earlier than many varieties and producing generous yields in your garden patch. Each packet contains 25 non-GMO seeds, designed to help you start peppers indoors and move them outdoors with care.

The peppers are hot banana-shaped fruits, typically 7–9 inches long, with a bright color when ripe. Plants reach about 45 inches in height and spread roughly 35 inches, making them workable for a range of garden layouts—from compact home plots to larger beds. These peppers can brighten salsas, soups, stews, and grilled dishes, while the heirloom profile offers depth that cooks often seek in spicy garden harvests.

Key benefits at a glance

• Early ripening peppers extend the harvest window and add excitement to the garden.
• Large 7–9 inch fruits with a distinctive banana shape for eye-catching plates.
• Heirloom flavor that appeals to pepper enthusiasts seeking depth and complexity.
• 25 seeds per packet; non-GMO seed stock for home gardens.
• Plant height around 45 inches and a 35 inch spread for garden planning.
• Suitable for all growing zones 1–11 and full sun exposure for robust growth.
• Resistance to bacterial leaf spot helps plants look healthier in warm conditions.
• Harvest typically around 75 days after transplant for a steady garden rhythm.
• Seed-starting tips from Burpee: indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost danger; harden off.
• Germination rates are reported higher than industry standards, reflecting Burpee’s seed quality.
• Burpee’s long-standing, 140-year seed heritage with a 100% guaranteed service promise.

Garden use and culinary possibilities

• Dice into salsas for a bright, fruity heat and aroma.
• Simmer in soups and stews to add warmth and color.
• Grill or roast to concentrate sweetness and smoky notes.
• Use fresh in sandwiches and toppings to highlight bite and texture.

Growing and care tips

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the average last frost date using a Burpee seed starting kit.
• Transplant to the garden 4 weeks after the last frost danger passes.
• Hardening off seedlings by moving them outdoors for short periods before transplanting.

Burpee has offered high-quality seeds for home gardens for more than a century, with a commitment to non-GMO seeds and careful packaging. If you’re ever unsatisfied, Burpee aims to make it right and support your gardening journey.