250 Seeds JIMMY NARDELLO Sweet Pepper seeds; Italian heirloom; great for frying; 6″-10″ long; All Time Favorite

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250 Seeds JIMMY NARDELLO Sweet Pepper seeds; Italian heirloom; great for frying; 6″-10″ long; Capsicum annuum; Kitazawa #615 Jimmy Nardello sweet pepper has traditionally been recognized with Italian cuisine for frying. It is delicious at all stages when green color to red color. The fruit are long and slender reaching between 6-10” in length. Very productive. Warm season annual Maturity: Approx. 70-82 days to maturity Planting season: Late spring to early summer Germination rate 93%; tested 09/2021 Historical Trivia: Dependable and delicious, these fire engine-red peppers were donated to Seed Savers Exchange by Jimmy Nardello, whose mother Angella brought the seeds to the United States when she emigrated with her husband, Guiseppe, from the Basilicata region of Italy in 1887. One of the best peppers for frying, with a mild, spicy flavor. Productive plants are loaded with glossy-red 10″-long peppers. Plants may have to be staked.