Italian Pepperoncini Seeds – 25 Sweet Pickling Pepper Seeds for Planting

Italian Pepperoncini are a classic sweet pepper prized for their mild, tangy flavor and crisp texture. These golden-green peppers are a staple in Mediterranean cooking, often pickled whole or sliced for sandwiches, salads, and antipasto platters. The compact plants are productive and easy to grow, making them a favorite for home vegetable gardens and container growing.

Whether you enjoy them fresh, pickled, or roasted, Italian Pepperoncini add a delightful mild heat and sweetness to your kitchen. Their vibrant color and uniform shape also make them an attractive addition to any garden bed.

Plant Features

• Mild, sweet flavor with a hint of tang
• Thin-walled, crisp peppers ideal for pickling
• Productive plants that thrive in warm weather
• Peppers mature from green to red if left on the plant
• Excellent for fresh eating, pickling, and roasting

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-11 (grown as annual)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18-24 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start pepperoncini seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep soil warm (75-85°F) for best germination. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or harden them off for outdoor planting after the danger of frost has passed.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and mulch to conserve moisture. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Peppers can be harvested when they reach full size but are still green, or allowed to ripen to red for a sweeter flavor.

What's Included

25 Italian Pepperoncini seeds.