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Sweet Pepper 'Jimmy Nardello's'

Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Jimmy Nardello'

Overview
An extraordinary Italian heirloom sweet pepper brought to America in 1887 and saved from extinction by the Nardello family for over a century. These long, curved peppers are incredibly sweet and develop an almost candy-like flavor when cooked, making them absolutely irresistible in Italian dishes. The thin skin doesn't require peeling, and they're perfect for frying, where they become tender and intensely flavorful.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors when nighttime temperatures stay above 55°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 10-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevils, hornworms. Common diseases: Bacterial spot, anthracnose, mosaic viruses.