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Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper Seeds

Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper Seeds

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~0.57 g (~18 seeds)
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This Italian heirloom was brought to America by the Nardello family in 1887, and named for the most garden-devoted of their 11 children, Jimmy. The 6"-12" peppers have an exceptionally sweet, rich flavor, making them the quintessential Italian frying pepper. Delicious in chili and salsa, or dried and ground for paprika. Prolific plants grow well in most areas.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 80–90 days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Type: Sweet Pepper (Learn more)

Native: Americas

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 24" tall, 18" wide

Variety Info: 6"–12" peppers start out green and ripen to deep, glossy red with a very sweet, rich flavor.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: May be sown in late summer for fall/winter crop.

Days to Emerge: 10–25 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: Start indoors

Row Spacing: 24"–36"

Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18"–24" apart outside

Growing Info

Harvesting: Jimmy Nardello' can be eaten when green, but for optimum flavor, pick peppers at 6"–12" long, when bright, glossy red.

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  • Peggy W.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 7, 2024
    5 Stars

    My seeds from Botanical Interests have done great.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Sarah Alyce W.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 2, 2024
    5 Stars

    I got near 100% germination on these seeds. Very healthy, vigorously growing plants. Some of my earliest blooms and largest peppers despite being started later. I am excited to see the harvest!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Don M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 17, 2024
    5 Stars

    100 percent germination rate on the Jimmy Nardello peppers. I have never grown them before and I’m excited to try them.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Megan H.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Oct 20, 2023
    5 Stars

    Huge crop of delicious peppers!

  • Lindsey D.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 4, 2023
    5 Stars

    Best preforming sweet pepper plant I have ever grown. Super sweet peppers and great on everything. Will plant every year going forward. Highly recommend.