Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Price: $3.25
SKU: 331033175 days - 'Jimmy Nardello' is a sweet Italian frying-type pepper whose plants are semi-compact, reach about twenty-four inches in height, and are very productive for their size. The fruit are typically early maturing, ripen to a deep red color, and average about nine inches in length.
Although their appearance hints at being a hot pepper, they are not; they are actually sweet and quite flavorful. Along with being superb for fresh eating, they can be fried alone or with sweet onions, and their thin walls allow them to freeze and dry well.
Named after their fourth son, Giuseppe and Angella Nardiello immigrated to the United States in 1887 from a village in the province of Potenza, in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy called Ruoti. Having grown it in their garden every year in Italy, they brought the seeds with them and continued the tradition in their new home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
Although the "i" in Jimmy's surname was dropped, his commitment to the family's pepper was not. As the only one of his ten siblings who inherited his mother's passion for gardening and peppers, he continued the tradition throughout his lifetime. Before passing away in 1983, he shared the seeds with the Seeds Savers Exchange who became stewards of the legacy.
Although their appearance hints at being a hot pepper, they are not; they are actually sweet and quite flavorful. Along with being superb for fresh eating, they can be fried alone or with sweet onions, and their thin walls allow them to freeze and dry well.
Named after their fourth son, Giuseppe and Angella Nardiello immigrated to the United States in 1887 from a village in the province of Potenza, in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy called Ruoti. Having grown it in their garden every year in Italy, they brought the seeds with them and continued the tradition in their new home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
Although the "i" in Jimmy's surname was dropped, his commitment to the family's pepper was not. As the only one of his ten siblings who inherited his mother's passion for gardening and peppers, he continued the tradition throughout his lifetime. Before passing away in 1983, he shared the seeds with the Seeds Savers Exchange who became stewards of the legacy.
Special Groups: Ark of Taste
Sow seeds in sterile potting mix, eight weeks prior to your last expected frost date. Plant seeds at a depth equal to two times their thickness. The optimum soil temperature is 80°F. Germination can be erratic. The most common cause of poor germination is the result of uneven planting depths.
Transplant only after night temperatures average above 55°F. Plants are tender and thrive in warm weather. Blossoms drop if temperatures fall below 60°F or if they get too much nitrogen.
For additional information, please have a look at our more detailed pepper growing guide.
Transplant only after night temperatures average above 55°F. Plants are tender and thrive in warm weather. Blossoms drop if temperatures fall below 60°F or if they get too much nitrogen.
For additional information, please have a look at our more detailed pepper growing guide.
Informational Resources:
- "Who is Jimmy Nardello? The Story of the Jimmy Nardello Pepper," by Kurt Michael Friese, The Iowa Source, August 7, 2008.
- "The Beginner's Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables: The 100 Easiest-to-Grow, Tastiest Vegetables for Your Garden," by Marie Iannotti, 2012, page 153.
- Slow Food USA's Ark of Taste.
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