West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Pepperoncini)
West Coast Seeds (Pepperoncini)
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This heirloom variety from Greece yields prodigious quantities of thin-walled pickling peppers on compact, vigorous plants. Harvest the peppers when they are light green and 5-7.5cm (2-3”) long. Mild with just a tiny bit of heat. Less than 100 SHUs. If peppers are left to turn red, they do become even sweeter. The rich taste is like a sun-dried tomato with just a tiny hint of warmth. Pepperoncini is wonderful for eating fresh, chopped in salads, served with dips or breads, and of course, pickled. Can be grown in large containers Use rich, fertile soil with good drainage.
Latin Name |
Capsicum annuum, C. baccatum, and C. chinense |
Difficulty |
Moderately difficult |
Sprouting | 10-21 days |
Matures | 70 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 |
High yielding.
Early to mature.
Well adapted to many climates.
Easy to grow serrano.

