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Italian Pepperoncini

Gardening Guide: Hot Peppers Gardening Guide

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Italian Pepperoncini

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Italian Pepperoncini peppers, one of the Plant Profiles featured in our Hot Peppers Gardening Guide.

By Bill Dugan, Editor and Publisher

Italian Pepperoncini

Italian Pepperoncini

Pepperoncini come in two basic types: Greek and Italian; the Greek type is slightly sweeter, while the Italian peppers tend to be a little longer. These peppers grow on a bushy plant that produces sweet green peppers that mature into spicier red peppers. They’re not too hot, and are usually pickled for use in salads, sandwiches, and antipasto plates.

Scoville scale rating:

  • 10 to 500 SHU

Sun exposure:

  • full sun

Soil pH:

  • 6.5 to 7.0

Days to maturity:

  • 75+ days after planting out

Spacing:

  • 18 inches apart; rows 2 to 3 feet apart

Height and spread:

  • 30 inches tall; 18- to 24-inch spread

Moisture

  • 1 inch per week
  • Notes

    • prefers well-drained soil
    • peppers grow to 3 to 6 inches
    • good for pickling
    • unless you live in the Deep South, start your seeds indoors eight to 10 weeks before transplanting, which you should plan for two to three weeks after your expected last frost

    Have you ever grown Italian Pepperoncini? Please tell us about your experiences with Italian Pepperoncini.

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    Food Gardening Network Hot Peppers Gardening Guide

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    • Curator’s Corner
    • Introduction
    • Types of Hot Peppers
    • Growing Hot Peppers From Seeds or Seedlings
    • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Hot Peppers
    • Planting Hot Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
    • Growing Hot Peppers in Containers
    • Watering, Weeding, and Fertilizing your Hot Pepper Plants
    • Harvesting Your Hot Peppers
    • Storing and Preserving Your Hot Peppers
    • Dealing With Hot Pepper Diseases
    • Dealing With Hot Pepper Pests
    • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Hot Peppers
    • Plant Profiles

    • Carolina Reaper Pepper
    • Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia)
    • Habanero Pepper
    • Dragon Cayenne Pepper
    • Jalapeño Peppers
    • Poblano Peppers
    • Italian Pepperoncini
    • Recipes

    • Chile Pepper Butter
    • Pepper and Potato Frittata
    • Chile Rellenos Stuffed with Chicken
    • Habanero Hot Sauce
    • Hot Chile Chicken Wings
    • Additional Articles

    • Nutrition Facts About Hot Peppers
    • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Hot Peppers
    • Resources About Hot Peppers
    • Hot Peppers Glossary
    • Related Articles

    • What to Do with Hot Peppers After a Big Harvest

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