A highly prized grilling pepper in Italian cooking, Jimmy Nardello produces abundant deep red, medium/mild peppers with thin skin. Fruits are slightly curved at the top and reach about 5 inches long. Excellent fresh, roasted, or dried. When dried, they develop a smoky flavor ideal for spices. This variety traces its genetics back to the early 1900s. Summer growing season; 65 days to maturity. Kid friendly. Container friendly.Category: Peppers
Name: Jimmy Nardello
Type: Speciality
Days to Maturity: 65
Season: Summer
Variety: Speciality
Container Friendly: yes
Pepper - Nardello (JulieAnn Gardens)
$4.95Price
Production Time
7 weeks
Plant Size
Approximate Sizing:
Plugs: 2-3" tall
2.5" Pots: 5-8" tall
3" Pots: 8-10" tall
Gallon: 12-16" tall
Light, Water, Fertilizer
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: When surface of soil is dry. Most vegetable plants benefit from not wetting foliage to prevent disease.
Fertilizer: Organic or conventional. Use as directed on the package for leafy greens. Use 1.5x if using an all purpose brand for heavy feeders such as tomatoes and squash.

