Cubanelle Pepper

Cubanelle Pepper, known as the Cuban pepper and the Italian frying pepper, is a sweet, thin-walled variety that turns red when fully ripe. Versatile for grilling, salads, and soups, each pepper grows in its own unique and beautiful shape.

At a glance

• Type: heirloom frying pepper
• Heirloom, non-GMO seed
• Heat level: 0 to 1,000 SHU
• Sweet flavor, red when fully ripe
• Thin walls and unique shapes
• Packet price: $2.00

Best for

• Frying and grilling
• Salads
• Soups and stews
• Stuffing
• Italian and Cuban dishes

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost, then transplant into warm, full-sun beds. Keep evenly watered. Harvest green or wait for full red ripeness for added sweetness.

Flavor profile

Sweet and mild with a rich flavor well beyond a standard bell pepper.

About MIgardener

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