Grow the classic, tangy pepper that is a staple of salad bars and pizzerias with our Pepperoncini pepper seeds. This beloved Italian heirloom is prized for its mild heat and wonderfully tangy, sweet flavor. The productive plants yield a huge harvest of slender, wrinkled, 2-4 inch peppers that ripen from a pale green to red. They are the quintessential pepper for pickling, but are also fantastic for frying or adding a zesty crunch to salads and sandwiches.

⭐ What you'll love

• The classic tangy and mildly spicy flavor, perfect for pickling.
• An essential ingredient for salads, pizzas, and antipasto platters.
• A very productive and reliable plant for a bountiful harvest.
• A versatile pepper that is also delicious when fried or roasted.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Pepperoncini Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 24-30 inches
• Days to Maturity: 65-75 days
• Scoville Heat Units: 100-500 SHU
• USDA Zone: 4-9
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Peppers thrive in warm conditions.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a moist, well-draining seed starting mix.
• Germination: Keep soil very warm (80-85°F). Germination can take 10-21 days. A heat mat is highly recommended.
• Spacing: Harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors after all danger of frost, spacing them 12-16 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.