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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Solanaceae
Native
Americas
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper Seeds
Capsicum annuum
6"–12" peppers start out green and ripen to deep, glossy red with a very sweet, rich flavor.
Planting Pepper
Days to Maturity
80–90 days from transplanting
Plant Spacing
Start indoors
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet yields approximately 14 plants when started indoors. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 24"–36" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | Start indoors |
| Thinning | Start indoors, plant seedlings 18"–24" apart outside |
| Germination | 10–25 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Jimmy Nardello' can be eaten when green, but for optimum flavor, pick peppers at 6"–12" long, when bright, glossy red. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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21 reviews
- Patricia V. D. S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/16/26Happy so far!
Growing these for the 1st time and having a good time so far. In Jan-05th I started 4 seeds in a 3in cell, 3 germinated and are growing well. Using grow lights and heat mat. In the pictures you can see what they look like at 10 weeks old. Started to harden them off 1 week ago, but will have to wait another 2 weeks before planting them in the garden, as the weather here is not very favorable right now.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/16/26Hey Patricia,
We love to hear you're growing our Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper Seeds for the first time and having such a great experience! Smart move on hardening them off gradually and waiting for the right weather conditions. Once you get them in the garden, you're going to love these sweet, flavorful peppers! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Bronzetta R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/10/25So sweet
My favorite YouTuber has sold me on these peppers and she said she got them from you
I can’t wait to add these sweet peppers to my house recipe for extra flavor and a touch of sweet
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests12/12/25Hey Bronzetta,
We can't wait to hear your thoughts on our Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that your favorite YouTuber recommended them to you - there's nothing better than word-of-mouth recommendations from trusted sources! These peppers are truly something special with their incredible sweetness and flavor. We're so thrilled that you're planning to incorporate them into your "house" recipe! Thank you for choosing us and we can't wait for you to experience these amazing peppers. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Susan p.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/25/25heirloom peppers
I won't be working with them until February but am thrilled to be able to find them!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/25/25Hey Susan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your excitement about our Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper Seeds! We can't wait for you to experience their incredible sweet flavor and perfect frying texture when harvest time comes around. Please be sure to let us know how it goes. Thanks for choosing us for your heirloom pepper adventure. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Randy D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/19/25Awesome seeds
They all sprouted and sprouted fairly quickly (3-5 days). I am extremely with the seeds
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/22/25Hey Randy D.,
What a fantastic review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper Seeds gave you such excellent germination results and sprouted so quickly for you!
That 3-5 day sprouting time is just phenomenal - it really shows that you got a fresh, high-quality seed lot and clearly have your germination setup dialed in perfectly! There's nothing quite as exciting as seeing those first little seedlings pop up, especially when they come up so uniformly and quickly like yours did. It sounds like you're off to an absolutely perfect start with these peppers!
Jimmy Nardellos are such a special variety - you're in for such a treat as these grow out! They're going to reward that excellent germination with some of the most delicious, sweet, thin-walled peppers you've ever tasted. They're absolutely incredible for frying up in olive oil, but honestly they're delicious however you choose to prepare them.
Your experience with that quick, reliable sprouting is going to be so encouraging for other gardeners who might be starting Jimmy Nardello peppers for the first time! It really highlights the quality and viability of these seeds.
We can't wait for you to experience the full growing journey and that amazing harvest that's coming your way!
Thank you so much for sharing such an enthusiastic review about your germination success!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- AaronVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars8/30/25What? Hot Jimmy Nardellos?
I planted three Jimmy Nardello plants this year, all started from the same pack of seeds from BI. One of the three plants is producing hot peppers on par with cayenne peppers. The plants and fruits look identical to the sweet Jimmys. I suppose some cross-pollinated seeds got mixed up in the batch. For a hot pepper it is tasty, but I was a little disappointed to not get all sweet Jimmys.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate