{"product_id":"sweet-cubanelle-pepper-seeds","title":"Sweet Cubanelle Pepper Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cubanelle — also known as the Italian frying pepper or Cuban pepper — is a beloved heirloom variety with roots in Southern Italy and the Caribbean. Long a staple of Italian-American cooking, Cubanelle peppers became famous in New York City’s Italian neighborhoods, where they were fried in olive oil and piled onto sausage sandwiches. Mild, sweet, and thin-walled, they cook faster than bell peppers and develop a rich, slightly smoky sweetness that has made them a kitchen favorite for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–70 days (yellow-green); 80–85 days (fully red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 inches long, tapered, slightly twisted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, 24–30 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet Cubanelle delivers a mild, sweet flavor with almost no heat — typically 0–1,000 Scoville units. The thin walls and crisp texture make them ideal for quick sautéing, where they develop a rich, slightly caramelized sweetness. Harvest yellow-green for a fresh, grassy flavor, or let ripen to red for a sweeter, more complex taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Type \u0026amp; Harvest Yields\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCubanelle is a productive, upright pepper plant that sets fruit early and continues producing throughout the season. The long, tapered fruits hang in clusters and ripen from pale yellow-green to orange to red. Plants are vigorous and well-suited to both garden beds and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet Cubanelle shows good general disease tolerance and performs well across a wide range of climates. Like all peppers, it prefers warm conditions and is frost-sensitive. Good air circulation and consistent watering help prevent common fungal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips \u0026amp; Planting Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant spacing: 18–24 inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSowing depth: ¼ inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun required — at least 6–8 hours daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent moisture produces the best yields; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStake plants in windy locations as fruits can be heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last expected frost date. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently above 55°F. Check your USDA hardiness zone at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eplanthardiness.ars.usda.gov\u003c\/a\u003e for precise timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasil\u003c\/strong\u003e — repels aphids and spider mites; improves pepper flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarrots\u003c\/strong\u003e — loosen soil around pepper roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e — share similar growing conditions; good neighbors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/strong\u003e — deter nematodes and aphids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fennel (inhibits pepper growth) and brassicas (attract similar pests)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSauté Cubanelle peppers in olive oil with garlic and Italian sausage for the classic New York-style frying pepper sandwich. Stuff whole with seasoned rice, ground meat, or cheese and bake. Slice raw into salads for a mild, sweet crunch, or roast and layer onto pizza and flatbreads. Their thin walls make them one of the fastest-cooking peppers in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCubanelle is one of the most versatile sweet peppers you can grow — mild enough for the whole family, flavorful enough to anchor a meal. Early to produce, easy to grow, and endlessly useful in the kitchen, it’s a natural companion to tomatoes and basil in any Italian-inspired garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest yellow-green at 4–6 inches for the classic frying pepper flavor. For sweeter, riper fruit, leave on the plant until fully red. Pick regularly to encourage continued production. Store fresh peppers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or roast and freeze for long-term use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring the flavor of an Italian kitchen to your garden. Sweet Cubanelle is an early-producing, easy-to-grow heirloom that delivers all season long — fried, stuffed, roasted, or raw.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Starter Pack of 10 seeds","offer_id":53788550168890,"sku":null,"price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Garden Pack of 25 seeds - 🌱 Best Value","offer_id":53788550201658,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/7850\/9626\/files\/sweet-cubanelle-raised-bed.png?v=1784936686","url":"https:\/\/gardenheirloomseeds.com\/products\/sweet-cubanelle-pepper-seeds","provider":"Garden Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}