Italian Picante Pepper Seeds (15 Seeds)
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The Italian Picante Pepper is a must-have for spice lovers and home gardeners looking to add a zesty kick to their meals. Known for its bold, slightly smoky heat and vibrant green-to-red ripening process, this heirloom variety thrives in home gardens, pots, and greenhouse settings. Whether you enjoy them fresh, pickled, or dried for seasoning, these peppers deliver rich, authentic Italian flavor.
Features
- Spicy and flavorful – Medium heat with a smoky-sweet undertone, perfect for cooking and preserving
- Fast-growing and high yield – Expect an abundant harvest of long, tapered peppers
- Versatile use – Enjoy fresh, pickled, grilled, or dried for a flavorful spice mix
- Easy to grow – Thrives in full sun with minimal care, great for beginner and expert gardeners alike
- Great for containers – Suitable for patio pots and indoor growing with proper sunlight
How to Grow
- Seed Starting: Begin indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix. Keep soil moist and warm (70-85°F).
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants 18-24 inches apart in nutrient-rich soil.
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun (at least 6-8 hours per day).
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
- Support: Use stakes or cages to support taller plants as they grow.
- Harvesting: Pick peppers when they reach full size, firm texture, and bright color. They turn from green to deep red as they ripen.
Testimonials
My seedlings in a box were perfect. So sorry that most of your products are now sold out. Will definitely purchase again from this seller.
Samira · May 29, 2024
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Transplants arrived healthy…I was fortunate to receive more peppers than ordered. Thank you! Will purchase again!
Rosetta · May 31, 2024
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Still going absolutely loaded with blooms. I hope to stick them in a greenhouse and over winter them
Jonathan · August 27, 2023
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