Grow delicious Sweet Cubanelle peppers, a classic Italian frying pepper known for its mild flavor, thin skin, and excellent productivity. These elongated light-green peppers are a favorite for sautéing, frying, stuffing, and fresh garden dishes.

Cubanelle peppers mature from pale green to light yellow, eventually turning red if left on the plant. Their tender texture and gentle sweetness make them one of the best peppers for cooking.

Perfect for home gardeners, raised beds, and containers, these plants are vigorous, productive, and easy to grow, producing abundant harvests all summer long.

Ideal for gardeners who want fresh farm-to-table peppers straight from the garden to the kitchen.

Plant Details

25 seeds

Plant Type: Annual vegetable
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Variety: Cubanelle
Flavor: Mild, sweet
Pepper Size: 6–8 inches long
Days to Maturity: 65–75 days
Plant Height: 24–30 inches
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Growing Zones: 3–11
Color: Pale green turning yellow to red
Seed Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated

Growing Info

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost.

Planting Depth: ¼ inch
Seed Spacing: 2–3 inches
Transplant Spacing: 18–24 inches
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)

Tips:
• Harden seedlings before transplanting
• Keep soil consistently moist
• Fertilize lightly during growth
• Harvest when peppers reach full size for best flavor

Cubanelle peppers are excellent for frying, stuffing, grilling, and fresh cooking.

Why You’ll Love It

• Classic Italian frying pepper
• Mild sweet flavor perfect for cooking
• Heavy producing plants
• Long slender peppers ideal for stuffing
• Easy to grow for beginners
• Great for raised beds and containers
• Farm-to-table garden favorite