Grown Pepperoncini 'Golden Greek'?

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Pepperoncini 'Golden Greek' — Peppers

65-75days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Transplant when soil temperature is consistently above 60°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-draining loam, adapts to various soil types
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 15-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pale yellow-green to golden yellow
Size: 2-3 inches long, 1 inch wide
Shape: Elongated cone shape, slightly curved
Flavour: Mild heat (100-500 Scoville) with tangy, slightly sweet flavor

In the kitchen

Pickling, fresh in salads, pizza topping, antipasto, sandwiches, Greek dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, flea beetles, pepper maggot, thrips
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, mosaic virus
Resistance: Good general disease resistance, heat tolerant

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor

OreganoDeters pests like aphids and spider mites, attracts beneficial insects

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with their strong scent

TomatoesShare similar growing conditions and pest management strategies

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

CarrotsHelp break up soil and don't compete for nutrients, grow at different levels

OnionsRepel aphids, thrips, and other pests with their sulfur compounds

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles

Avoid

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of peppers and most vegetables

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and may stunt pepper growth

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to peppers and causes wilting

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Pepperoncini 'Golden Greek'?

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