About Jimmy Nardello
Jimmy Nardello is Italian heirloom brought to America. Rating 0-500 SHU offers exceptional sweetness. Long slender red peppers. The sweet flavor is legendary. Perfect for frying. Family heirloom from Basilicata Italy. Saved by Seed Savers Exchange. Very productive plants. The sweetness intensifies when cooked. One of best sweet frying peppers.
Flavor profile
Sweet
In the kitchen
Italian sweet frying, heirloom
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 80-90 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
Sources
- Website or article Know The Pepper — Ultimate Pepper Heat Database (opens in a new tab)
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