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Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper Seeds

Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper 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: 80ā€“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"ā€“12" peppers start out green and ripen to deep, glossy red with a very sweet, rich flavor.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers

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Sowing Info

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

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

Days to Emerge: 10ā€“25 days

Seed Depth: Ā¼"

Seed Spacing: Start indoors

Row Spacing: 24"ā€“36"

Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18"ā€“24" apart outside

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Growing Info

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

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
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  • David D.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/19/25
    5 Stars

    They are still young seedlings, about 8 days old and 4 out of 5 have sprouted but still waiting.

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  • Philip L.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/15/25
    5 Stars

    Great seeds I have not grown this one before but have grown there seeds in the past and are great seeds.

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  • Bridgette W.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/8/25
    5 Stars

    Great germination rates, and are looking very healthy so far!

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  • Scott W.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5/17/24
    4 Stars

    75 % germination.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Peggy W.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/7/24
    5 Stars

    My seeds from Botanical Interests have done great.

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