Italian Pepperoncini Seeds
Italian Pepperoncini Seeds
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Heat Level:
- Grower Experience Level: Beginner
- A.K.A: Pepperoncino, Spanish Pepperoncini, Tuscan pepper, Sweet Italian pepper
- Plant Size: 2 ft.
- Pod Size: 5 in.
- Days to Harvest: 70 - 79 days
- Origin: Italy
- Species: Annuum
- SHU: 100-500
Each pepper seed pack includes 10+ seeds. For orders with more than 1,000 seeds, please request bulk packaging.
Description:
Description:
🫑 Italian Pepperoncini Pepper Seeds – Sweet, Mild & Perfect for Pickling
Bring authentic Italian flavor to your garden with our Italian Pepperoncini Pepper Seeds, a beloved heirloom variety known for its mild heat, sweet flavor, and endless versatility. These compact plants grow up to 2 feet tall and produce an abundant crop of glossy, tapered 3–6" pods, perfect for pickling, salads, or fresh snacking.
The Italian Pepperoncini is prized for its smooth, shiny texture and classic pendant shape, ripening from green to vibrant red when fully mature. With its slight heat and rich sweetness, this pepper adds delicious depth to sandwiches, pizzas, antipasto platters, and more. Make it a pair with our Pepperoncini Greek Golden Pepper Seeds for a complete Mediterranean grow experience.
Performing beautifully even in cooler climates, this bushy pepper plant offers excellent sun protection for its pods, making it an ideal choice for home gardeners and heirloom pepper enthusiasts alike.
🌶️ If you love pickled peppers, the Italian Pepperoncini is the one for you!
🌱 Pepper Details
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Species: Capsicum annuum
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Heat Level: Mild (100–500 Scoville Heat Units)
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Flavor: Slightly sweet with a gentle, pleasant heat
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Plant Size: Up to 2 ft tall; compact and bushy
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Fruit Size: 3–6" long, tapered, smooth texture
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Color: Ripens from green to red
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Growth Habit: Productive, cool-climate tolerant
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Best Uses: Pickling, salads, raw eating, roasting, and cooking
Discover more pepper seeds for pickling and preserving — from mild and fruity to fiery and bold.
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
- Dibber 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.
