Pepper, Hot (kinda) 'Paisan'

Capsicum annuum

New! A carefully selected strain of pepperoncini pepper from Johnny's Breeding program. Large, vigorous plants are high-yielding, uniform, and mild to slightly spicy. Best harvested at 3–4" for pickling, sautéing, or stir-frying. Seed is certified organic.

Expected Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) range: 100–1,000.

Do you have someone in your life who asks you for the ONE thing you don't have? I grow SO many peppers. Every year when the seed packets come, my husband is like: do we need more peppers? Then, during the season, he asks: did you grow pepperoncinis? I LOVE PEPPERONCINIS! And I didn't, because it's like the one pepper I haven't grown. Until now.

As you can probably tell, I find peppers and tomatoes just as addicting as flowers! My personal pepper collection has grown to insane levels, so narrowing down the PBF seed selection was a challenge, but I've included all of my absolute favorites. From early and reliable varieties to incredibly rare heirlooms in every shape and color imaginable—super sweet to exceptionally spicy, complex and smokey to bright and citrusy, let's go! 

Packet contains approximately 15 seeds.

DETAILS
Plant type: Annual
Days to maturity: 60 green; 80 red ripe
Light preference: Full sun
Plant spacing: 12–18” apart in rows 24–36”
Hybrid status: Open pollinated

SOWING
Depth: 1/4 inch
Germination: 80–90°F

How to Grow

Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before transplanting out after danger of frost. Pepper seeds germinate very slowly in cooler soil. When the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into 4" pots, bury deeply up to leaves. Grow plants at approx. 70°F day and 60°F nights. At transplant, ideal seedlings have buds, but no open flowers.

Cold treatment information from Johnny's: "Exposing the seedlings to controlled cold treatments can increase the number of flowers and fruits. When the third true leaf appears, grow the plants at a minimum night temperature of 53-55°F (12-13°C) for 4 weeks. The plants should receive full sunlight. After 4 weeks adjust temperature to 70°F (21°C) day and night. If this technique is used, peppers should be seeded 1-2 weeks earlier than usual."

Harvest & Storage

Best harvested at 3–4" for pickling, sautéing, or stir-frying. Wash and store at 45°F and 95% relative humidity.

SHIPPING

FREE: $100 or more on any seeds
$3.95: 1–9 seed packets
$7.95: 10+ seed packets

Photo Credit: Johnny's Selected Seeds

FREE: $100 or more on any seeds
$3.95: 1–9 seed packets
$7.95: 10+ seed packets

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