Mild Pepper Seeds
Cubanelle Peppers Seeds
Cubanelle Peppers Seeds
Description:
Description:
The Cubanelle pepper is quite the charming light green pepper. The pepper is very popular in Central America like Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic because the Cubanelle comes with unique flavors that you’d never expect!
Cubanelle pepper plants are able to grow up to 3 ft. tall. Ripening from light green, yellow-green, orange, to finally red or orange-red, the Cubanelle grows to 4-6 inches long with glossy, smooth, and firm skin. Their shape looks identical to a banana shape with tapered ends, or an Aconcagua pepper. Don’t get it mixed with the banana pepper though, as their flavors are different! The Cubanelle peppers are known for their unique, imperfectly curled, and twisted shapes so no two Cubanelles are the same, but we find that charming!
Sweet with a touch of heat, they have flavors of mellow honey with a heat level of 0-1,000 SHUs. The heat is considered less than the Jalapeño so hot pepper lovers wouldn’t call this a hot pepper, but it does have slight spice. Also called the Italian Frying pepper for their amazing flavors when cooked in a frying pan with some olive oil, these are great to use for salads, stuffing, casseroles, mole sauce, or toppings on sandwiches and pizza. If you’re craving sofrito, the Cubanelle is a traditional ingredient that is commonly used in sofrito in South America and Central America. Get your hands on the Cubanelle pepper today because they are a delicious and vibrant way to add flavors to all kinds of dishes!
Want to grow more delicious, sweet-tasting peppers? Look into our list of Sweet Pepper Seeds! We also grow Sweet Pepper Plants for those who want a head start in growing peppers.
Specifications:
Specifications:
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Heat Level:
- Plant Size: 3 ft.
- Pod Size: 5 in.
- Days to Harvest: 60 - 69 days
- Origin: Cuba, Italy
- Species: Annuum
- SHU: 0-1,000
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- #2 Pencil or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
