Jimmy Nardello's Pepper, pre 1887 Heirloom (Sweet)

For October and November, We are using seed from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange due to availability. Seedsaver Exchange switches over in November to their new seeds, while Southern Exposure Seed Exchange switches over in August.

Seed Savers Exchange - Dependable and delicious, these fire-engine-red peppers were given to Seed Savers Exchange by Jimmy Nardello, whose mother brought the seeds to the United States when she emigrated with her husband, Guiseppe, from the Basilicata region of Italy in 1887. One of the best peppers for frying, with a mild, spicy flavor. Productive plants are loaded with glossy-red 10"-long peppers. Plants may have to be staked. An SSE staff favorite. 80-90 days from transplant. Sweet.

Characteristics: 

• Very productive
• Excellent frying pepper
• Sweet pepper
• 50 Seeds

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.

Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost

Plant 1/4" deep

Germinates in 14 days

Plant Rows 12-24" apart

Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability