Grow one of the most celebrated sweet peppers in the world with our Jimmy Nardello's Italian Pepper seeds. This legendary heirloom is prized by chefs and gardeners alike for its exceptionally sweet, rich, and fruity flavor that is second to none. The long, slender, wrinkled peppers ripen to a brilliant, fire-engine red. With thin skin and very few seeds, they are the absolute best pepper for frying, but are also fantastic for roasting or eating fresh from the plant.
⭐ What you'll love
- An exceptionally sweet, rich, and fruity flavor—often called the best-tasting pepper!
- The perfect Italian frying pepper, with thin skin and very few seeds.
- A treasured heirloom with a rich history and incredible taste.
- A very productive plant that provides a bountiful harvest of long, red peppers.
🌿 Seed details
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Plant Name: Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Annual
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Height: 2-3 feet
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Days to Maturity: 70-80 days
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USDA Zone: Grown as an annual in all zones.
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Sowing: Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the last expected frost. Peppers thrive in warm conditions.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a moist, well-draining seed starting mix.
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Germination: Keep soil very warm (75-85°F). A heat mat can aid germination.
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Spacing: Harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors after all danger of frost, spacing them 14-18 inches apart.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun. Appreciates some afternoon shade in the hottest climates.
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Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
