Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper Seeds | Italian Heirloom Pepper Seeds | Long Red Frying Pepper

Jimmy Nardello peppers are a beloved Italian heirloom variety known for their incredible sweetness and thin skin. These long, wrinkled red peppers are famous for frying and roasting, developing a rich, almost fruity flavor when cooked.

Originally brought to the United States by the Nardello family from southern Italy in the late 1800s, this pepper has become a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike. The plants are productive and easy to grow, producing abundant clusters of slender peppers that turn from green to vibrant red when fully ripe.

Perfect for sautéing, grilling, roasting, and fresh eating, Jimmy Nardello peppers are one of the most flavorful sweet peppers you can grow in your garden.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Annual Vegetable
Variety: Jimmy Nardello (Heirloom)
Pepper Type: Sweet Italian Frying Pepper

Fruit Size: 6–10 inches long
Color: Green → Bright Red when ripe
Flavor: Exceptionally sweet and rich
Days to Harvest: 70–85 days

Plant Height: 24–36 inches
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
USDA Zones: 3–11 (annual)

Growing Info

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed
• Plant spacing: 18–24 inches apart
• Prefers warm temperatures and rich, well-drained soil

Jimmy Nardello peppers thrive in sunny garden beds, raised beds, and large containers.

Harvest peppers green for mild sweetness or allow them to turn deep red for the best flavor.

Why You’ll Love It

• Famous Italian heirloom pepper variety
• Extremely sweet flavor when cooked
• Perfect for frying, roasting, and grilling
• Highly productive plants
• Easy to grow in most climates
• Excellent for home gardens and farmers markets

A must-grow variety for gardeners who love flavorful heirloom vegetables.