West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Jimmy Nardello Certified Organic)
West Coast Seeds (Jimmy Nardello Certified Organic)
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Heirloom Italian frying pepper with incredibly sweet flavour both fresh and cooked. Jimmy Nardello yields an abundance of long, slender, often curled fruit that mature to a dark red colour and hold late in the season when most varieties have faded. Grow Jimmy Nardello once and you will see why it has gained notoriety. Be sure to fry some up to top pizzas, pasta, and eggs!
| Latin Name |
Capsicum annuum, C. baccatum, and C. chinense |
| Difficulty |
Moderately difficult |
| Exposure | Full-sun |
| Sprouting | 10-21 days |
| Matures | 75 days |
| Starting |
Sow indoors 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Keep soil as warm as possible. Seedling heating mats speed germination. Try to keep seedlings at 18-24°C (64-75°F) in the day, and 16-18°C (61-64°F) at night. Before they become root-bound, transplant them into 8cm (3″) pots. For greatest possible flower set, try to keep them for 4 weeks at night, about 12°C (55°F). Then transplant them into 15cm (6″) pots, bringing them into a warm room at night, about 21°C (70°F). |
| Growing |
Soil should have abundant phosphorus and calcium, so add lime and compost to the bed at least three weeks prior to transplanting. Mix ½ cup of balanced organic fertilizer beneath each plant. Though peppers will tolerate dry soil, they will only put on good growth if kept moist. Harden off before planting out 30-60cm (12-24″) apart. Five gallon containers also work well, but require good drainage and regular irrigation. Using plastic mulch with a cloche can increase the temperature by a few degrees. Pinch back growing tips to encourage leaf production. This helps shade the developing fruits and prevents sun-scald in hot summers. |
| Germination Rate | 65% |
| Seed Life | 2 years |
Heirloom
Long, slender, dark red fruit
Well-loved favorite
Sweet flavour fresh and cooked.
