Grown Sweet Pepper 'Cubanelle'?

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Sweet Pepper 'Cubanelle' — Peppers

60-70days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after soil warms to 60°F and night temperatures stay above 50°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, even moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 18-20 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green to yellow-green, ripening to red
Size: 4-6 inches long, 2 inches wide
Shape: Long, tapered, slightly curved with thin walls
Flavour: Very mild and sweet with almost no heat (0-1,000 Scoville), crisp when fresh

In the kitchen

Frying, sautéing, stuffing, salads, sandwiches, Italian and Caribbean dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pepper weevil, European corn borer, flea beetles
Diseases: Bacterial spot, phytophthora blight, pepper mottle virus
Resistance: Moderate resistance to common pepper diseases

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.

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling whiteflies

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

TomatoesShare similar growing conditions and can help shade pepper roots from intense sun

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects

OreganoDeters pests like aphids and spider mites with strong aromatic compounds

CarrotsHelp break up soil for pepper roots and don't compete for nutrients

OnionsRepel aphids, cutworms, and other pests that commonly attack peppers

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control pepper pests

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and development

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that severely stunts or kills pepper plants

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and may stunt pepper growth through root competition

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 Sweet Pepper 'Cubanelle'?

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