Italian Picante Pepper Plant (1 Plant)
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The Italian Picante Pepper is a classic heirloom variety known for its slender, tapered fruits with a vibrant green-to-red ripening pattern. These mild to medium-hot peppers are commonly used in Italian cuisine, perfect for fresh eating, pickling, or adding a spicy kick to pasta dishes and sauces. With a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating of 10,000 - 30,000, this pepper brings a moderate heat similar to cayenne, making it a great all-purpose chili.
Your plant start will arrive 4-6 inches tall, ready to thrive in your garden. This is a pre-order item for spring shipping and planting.
Features:
- Heirloom Variety: A traditional Italian pepper passed down for generations.
- Mild to Medium Heat: 10,000 - 30,000 SHU, similar to a cayenne pepper.
- Thin-Walled & Flavorful: Perfect for drying, pickling, or fresh use.
- High-Yielding & Hardy: Produces an abundance of 2-4 inch peppers.
- Versatile Uses: Ideal for Italian dishes, hot sauces, or drying for chili flakes.
- Suitable for Containers & Gardens: Thrives in pots or direct soil planting.
Growing Information:
- Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours per day)
- Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering
- Hardiness: Grown as an annual in temperate climates; perennial in warm, frost-free regions
- Time to Maturity: Approx. 75-90 days from transplant
Why You’ll Love It:
The Italian Picante Pepper is a must-have for home gardeners looking for a classic, flavorful, and productive chili variety. Whether you’re making spicy pasta sauces, infusing olive oils, or drying them for crushed chili flakes, these peppers add the perfect kick to your kitchen. Their manageable heat level makes them versatile for fresh use, grilling, or preserving.
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