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Sweet Pepper 'Jimmy Nardello's' — Peppers

80-90days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easy to moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors when nighttime temperatures stay above 55°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright red when mature
Size: 6-10 inches long, 1-1.5 inches wide
Shape: Long, slender, and curved with tapered ends
Flavour: Exceptionally sweet with fruity notes, no heat

In the kitchen

Frying, sautéing, grilling, pasta dishes, Italian cuisine, fresh eating

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevils, hornworms
Diseases: Bacterial spot, anthracnose, mosaic viruses
Resistance: Moderate disease resistance typical of heirlooms

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
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, 4 to avoid.

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

TomatoesShare similar growing conditions and can be trellised together efficiently

OreganoDeters pests like aphids and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with their strong scent

OnionsDeter aphids, thrips, and other soft-bodied insects that attack peppers

CarrotsImprove soil structure and don't compete for nutrients or space

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles

Avoid

Black Walnut TreesRelease juglone toxin that stunts pepper growth and can kill plants

FennelInhibits growth through allelopathic compounds and attracts harmful insects

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and may stunt pepper development

Apricot TreesCan harbor verticillium wilt which spreads to peppers through soil

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 'Jimmy Nardello's'?

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