{"product_id":"chocolate-bananapeno","title":"Chocolate Bananapeño","description":"\u003cp\u003eChocolate Bananapeño, also sold as Bananapeño Brown, is a rare hybrid of a sweet banana pepper and a jalapeño. Its long, thick, curving pods ripen from green to a glossy chocolate brown and have a rich, earthy flavour with a juicy crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variety was developed by grower Kevin Bane. Unlike the sweet chocolate banana peppers, it carries a true jalapeño-level burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowth habit: Upright and bushy\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: Green\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSpacing: 35–45 cm (14–18\")\u003cbr\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers\u003cbr\u003eSupport: Recommended under heavy fruit load\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods can be picked green, but they develop their richest colour and flavour once fully brown. Regular harvesting encourages continued production through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat level: Medium (estimated 2,500–8,000 SHU)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing for sandwiches and salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuffing and grilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarlier harvest in northern climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster establishment and vigorous growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable production for longer-season peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: gardeners who love jalapeños, cooks looking for a thick-walled stuffing pepper, and anyone wanting an unusual brown pepper with real heat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288655540395,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/too-hot-for-picture-day_aa8799a4-cbe9-458f-b75d-cbaf73f87de7.png?v=1792198834","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/chocolate-bananapeno","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}