Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper

Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum) - A beloved Italian heirloom from the Basilicata region of southern Italy, brought to the United States in 1887 by the Nardello family. This Italian frying pepper is long, thin, and slightly gnarly in shape, with a naturally sweet flavour despite its hot-pepper appearance.

Jimmy Nardello peppers are exceptionally prolific, producing abundant fruit that can make harvests a busy but rewarding task. These peppers are perfect for frying, roasting, pizza toppings, or fresh eating, though they soften considerably when cooked.

75-80 days to maturity

25 seeds per packet

Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost date. Sow ¼″ deep in a warm seed-starting mix and keep soil consistently moist and warm for best germination. Transplant seedlings into cell packs or small pots at the 1–2 leaf stage. Harden off plants for 4–5 days once frost risk has passed. Transplant outdoors in full sun when day and night temperatures remain consistently above 10 °C, spacing plants 18–24″ apart in well-drained soil.