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Jimmy Nardello Pepper

Jimmy Nardello Pepper

A beloved heirloom sweet pepper with incredible flavor, beautiful long fruits, and garden performance that earns its reputation.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Sweet

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    0 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum annuum

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Green to deep red

  • ⏳ Days

    80–90 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Jimmy Nardello is a treasured heirloom sweet pepper known for its long, thin fruits and exceptional flavor. This variety has earned a loyal following for good reason — it is productive, beautiful on the plant, and one of the best peppers you can grow for cooking. As the fruits mature from green to deep red, they develop a rich sweetness that makes them a standout in both the garden and the kitchen.

Flavor & Heat

This is a true sweet pepper with no heat, but plenty of character. Jimmy Nardello is known for its rich, almost fruity sweetness and deep pepper flavor that becomes especially good when sautéed, blistered, or roasted. It is one of the best varieties for growers who want flavor first and heat second.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and temperatures have warmed. Jimmy Nardello performs best in full sun, fertile well-drained soil, and steady watering. Plants are productive through the warm season and do well in garden beds, raised beds, and larger containers. Harvest red for fullest flavor, though fruits can also be picked earlier when green.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from bold heat to pure flavor.

Jimmy Nardello represents the heritage sweet — simple, rich, and rooted in tradition.

This is where flavor comes first.

From soil to scorch.