PEPPER Seeds, Cubanelle

Cubanelle (Capsicum annuum 'Cubanelle') is a heirloom sweet Italian frying pepper with long, tapered, thin-walled fruit that ripen from light green to red. A mild, flavorful pepper prized for frying and sauteing.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum 'Cubanelle'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated sweet frying pepper
• Heat: very mild, roughly 0 to 1,000 SHU
• Days to maturity: about 65 to 80 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Mature height: 18 to 24 inches

Best for

• Frying and sauteing
• Stuffing
• Sandwiches and subs
• Fajitas and stir-fries
• Fresh use in salads

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost and transplant after the soil has warmed. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently and stake plants if needed. Harvest light green for frying, or let the fruit ripen red for a sweeter flavor.

Flavor profile

Mild, sweet, and slightly tangy with thin, tender skin that cooks quickly.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.

Sold by 99Heirlooms.com, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.