Pepper, Sweet: Italian Pepperoncini

Italian Pepperoncini peppers have thin sweet flesh making them excellent for pickling. They are 3-5" and can be eaten in their green and red state. Bushes are relatively small and grow 30" tall and they do well in containers. This heirloom comes from southern Italy where they are widely used on pizzas and sandwiches. They have a superb flavor and just a little heat.

Non-GMO

USES- Fresh, cooked, pickled
FLAVOR- Zesty, spicy
SCOVILLE HU- 0-1,000
VEG. COLOR- Green, red
VEG. SIZE- Small
SEED DEPTH- 1/4"
PLANT SPACING- 12"-18"
PLANT SIZE- Medium
FROST HARDY- No
USDA ZONES- 4-11
HRS. SUNLIGHT- 8+
DAYS TO HARVEST- 65
GENUS- Capsicum annuum
LINEAGE- Open-pollinated
SEED COUNT- 10
GERMINATION RATE- 92% 12/24
(item #: SP-61)

Start indoors under bright light 8-12 weeks before the last frost date. Warm soil to speed germination.

Pepper plants are originally from the tropical regions of South America, Central America, and North America, and they can be grown as perennial plants in similar regions that do not receive any frost.