Ark of Taste Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Italian Frying Pepper (4")

Name: Ark of Taste Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Italian Frying Pepper (4")
Brand: Planted Places
SKU: AOTJNFIP4S
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Discover the flavorful allure of Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Italian Frying Pepper, a beloved heirloom variety revered for its culinary versatility and nutritional richness. Named after its Italian immigrant namesake, this pepper boasts a fascinating history dating back to the late 19th century.

Whether you're frying, grilling, or sautéing, Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Italian Frying Pepper elevates any dish with its sweet, tangy flavor and crisp texture. Add a touch of history and a wealth of nutrition to your culinary creations with these vibrant peppers.

Support the Ark of Taste Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Italian Frying Pepper - 10% of sales goes to Slow Food USA!

Heritage Story:

These sweet peppers were brought to America in the 1880’s by the Nardello family from the Basilicata region of Italy.

Plant Specifications:

Harvest the peppers when they are fully ripe, usually when they turn deep red or orange, depending on the variety. They can also be enjoyed still green. Flesh is medium-thick, excellent for slicing into salads or sautéing with onions or potatoes.

Make sure to plant in nutrient dense soil, especially optimized for growing fruiting plants. You can purchase our magic organic soil and organic soil boosters (micro and macro nutrients in the form of marine-based fertilizers, worm castings, and beneficial fungi) specifically curated for fruiting plants to help improve your soil.

Growth Timeline

Growing Season: Most fruiting plants have their peak growing season starting in Spring and extending through Fall. They need a runway of consecutive warm days and nights (from 60-90) to produce fruit.
First Harvest: Fruiting plants take 2-3 months to bear fruit and reach ripeness.
Final Harvest: Fruiting plants start to give out between late summer and early fall in most climates. Some plants, such as strawberries, will become dormant in winter before popping back into action in for spring, but most fruiting plants will need to be replaced after their season is over.

Growing Zone

Most fruiting plants prefer warmer temperatures and will be dormant or grow very slowly in colder climates. Refer to the following guidelines concerning extreme weather:

COLD CLIMATES

Fruiting plants require nighttime temperatures to consistently be in the 50s or above to survive.

WARM CLIMATES:

Fruiting plants are made for the heat and will do fine with temperatures above 90 degrees.

To find out what extreme temperatures your location experiences, check out the USDA zone for your region.

More Fruiting Plant Tips

Best Planted Wall Placement: Smaller fruiting plants, like micro-tomatoes and jalapeños, should be placed near the top so you can maximize light exposure and warmth. Larger fruiting plants are intended to be grown in larger pots.
Support: Unless you are growing smaller plants (jalapeño or micro-tomatoes) you should use stakes, trellises, or cages to support the plants as they grow. This will prevent them from sprawling on the ground. Train the vines to grow vertically for better air circulation and easier harvesting.

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We take great care to ensure our seedlings are healthy and well-established before they’re shipped. We pre-germinate the organic seeds and grow them up to 12 weeks before shipping them as 4" plants ready for transplant. Seedlings typically arrive within 1-4 days. For more information, see our shipping policy.