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Sweet Flavor. Gentle Heat.
Garden-Fresh.
Shop Cubanelle Pepper Plants online and grow a classic heirloom pepper
right in your own garden.
Originally from Italy, the Cubanelle Pepper is a favorite for its
long, slender fruits, sweet pepper flavor, and very mild hint of spice. Best
known as an excellent frying pepper, Cubanelle is a versatile addition to
vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers.
Meet the Cubanelle Pepper
Looking for a pepper that's flavorful without overwhelming heat?
Cubanelle is an excellent choice.
The fruits can grow to approximately 6 inches long and 2 inches wide,
changing from yellow to green as they mature. The plants typically reach
around 2 feet tall, making them a manageable size for home gardens and
containers.
With a heat range of approximately 100–1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU),
Cubanelle peppers offer just a gentle touch of heat alongside their naturally
sweet, savory pepper flavor.
Cubanelle Pepper Highlights
- Type: Heirloom
pepper
- Origin: Italy
- Fruit size: Approximately
6" × 2"
- Color: Yellow to
green
- Flavor: Sweet with a
very mild hint of spice
- Heat: Approximately
100–1,000 SHU
- Plant height: About 2 feet
- Best use: Frying,
sautéing, stuffing, grilling, and fresh cooking.
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Bring home this Italian heirloom and start growing today.
How to Plant Cubanelle Pepper
Plants
1. Choose a Sunny Location
Plant Cubanelle peppers where they can receive at least 6–8 hours of
direct sunlight each day. Peppers thrive in warm conditions, so choose a
location protected from cold winds when possible.
2. Prepare Well-Draining Soil
Use fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Good
drainage is important because pepper roots don't perform well when constantly
sitting in water.
3. Transplant After Frost
Wait until the danger of frost has passed and the soil and nighttime
temperatures have warmed before planting outdoors. Peppers are warm-season
plants and can be damaged by cold temperatures.
4. Give Plants Room
Allow adequate space between plants for sunlight and air circulation. For
containers, choose a sufficiently large pot with drainage holes.
Cubanelle Pepper Growing Tips
Give Them Plenty of Sun
Full sun encourages strong growth and productive plants.
Water Consistently
Keep the soil evenly moist without making it soggy. During hot or dry
weather, plants may need more frequent watering.
Feed for Healthy Growth
A quality vegetable fertilizer can help support plant growth and fruit
production. Follow the fertilizer label for application rates and frequency.
Harvest Regularly
Pick peppers as they reach the desired size and color. Regular harvesting
can encourage the plant to continue producing.
Try Container Growing
Cubanelle's relatively compact growth habit makes it a good candidate for
container gardening. Place containers somewhere they receive plenty of
sunlight.