Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Pepperoncini Greek Golden (Organic)
85-90 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Organic Pepperoncini Greek Golden Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, sweet pepper with mild heat levels. 100 to 500 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. The fruit is shorter than the Italian strain. Matures from green to yellow and has a mild flavor. ~5,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Organic Pepperoncini Greek Golden Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
Grow your own pepperoncinis from seed by planting 2-3 seeds per cell in a seed-starting tray filled with a high-quality germination mix. Bury the seeds about .25 inches deep and water until the tray is totally soaked. Seeds germinate best in consistently moist soil that is 80-90 F. Use a heating pad or other method to raise the soil temperature if possible. Pepper seeds will germinate slower in cool soil and not germinate if the soil is too cold.
Once true leaves appear, thin the seedlings so they are all 2-3 inches apart or transplant them carefully to be in 4” pots. Grow plants at about 70 F during the day and 60 F at night. If you wish to fertilize at this stage, use a very light feed, or don’t do it at all.
Optionally, a cold treatment can increase the number of fruit a plant produces long term. To do a controlled cold treatment, lower the temperature of the growing environment to 55 F at night for one month. The plants should continue to receive full sun (minimum of 8 hours via window or grow lights). After one month, raise the temperature of the trays to 70 F during the day and night until they are ready to be transplanted. Doing this will also result in the peppers being ready to be transplanted out 1-2 weeks earlier. Continue with care as normal after that point.
Pinch off any flower clusters that come on prior to transplantation. When all chances of frost have passed, and the seedlings are about 4-5 inches tall and 6-8 weeks old, you can consider transplanting out into the garden. One to two weeks prior to transplantation, gradually acclimatize the seedlings to the outdoor environment by placing them outside for a few hours each day. Increase the time they spend outside each day. Do not put them out if temperatures are predicted to be below 50 F. It is ideal if the plants have buds but no flowers.
Prepare the garden bed by working the soil and adding compost. Dig holes 12-18” apart in rows that are 2-3’ apart. Ideal soil has a pH of 6.5 and is abundant in phosphorus and calcium. Plant the seedlings in the holes up to the previous soil line. Tamp down the soil and water heavily. Fertilize your plants with an organic phosphorus-containing mix periodically for optimal results. Get a soil test to see if your soil needs to be supplemented. Watch for pests and diseases and act quickly. Use row covers and black plastic to extend the growing season but remove them if temperatures exceed 85 F to avoid blossom drop.
Harvesting Organic Pepperoncini Greek Golden Peppers
Harvest your peppers when they have reached their fullest size of about 2-4” long and 1” wide. Organic Pepperoncini Greek Golden peppers can be harvested at full size when green, yellow, or red. See below for flavor change. Remove the fruits from the plant by clipping the stem about 1-2” above the fruit with sharp shears. Similar to indeterminate tomatoes, peppers continue to produce flowers and fruits throughout the season and will need to be harvested periodically.
Store your pepper harvest in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Their skins are sensitive to cold and will begin to pit after too long.
About Organic Pepperoncini Greek Golden Pepper Garden Seeds
These delicious Organic Pepperoncini Greek Golden peppers heirloom seeds from Greece and Italy.
If you notice white patches developing on your fruits, this is a sign of sunburn. Provide shade for your fruits by adjusting the plant leaves or installing some structure to shade the plant for an extra hour or two each day.
Many gardeners eat these fresh in salads or pickle them for later consumption.
These sweet peppers should not be confused with the Italian pepperoncini, which is a bit spicy. Greek Goldens taste sweet with mild bitterness and have a tiny bit of heat (100-500 Scoville units) when fully red. They can also be known as Greekoncini, Friarelli peppers, friggitello peppers, and sweet Italian peppers.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"I recommend eating these on a delicious Greek salad. Add these, kalamata olives, crumbled feta, grilled chicken, and a balsamic dressing to romaine for a well-rounded and filling lunch."
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Organic Pepperoncini Greek Golden Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 50 Seeds
- .25 oz - Approximately 1,250 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 5,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 20,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Organic Pepperoncini Greek Golden Pepper seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Pepper Type: | Sweet - These peppers (think Bell Peppers) are almost all at 0 on the Scoville Scale, meaning that they have no heat at all. A handful of sweet peppers do register very low on the Scoville scale but are still classed as sweet peppers. For example, Pepperoncinis are sweet peppers but usually rank around 100 to 500 on the Scoville Scale. |
| Organic Pepperoncini Greek Golden Pepper Color: | Green, Yellow |
| Organic Pepperoncini Greek Golden Pepper Flavor: | Mild |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 85-90 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: | Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 100 to 500 |
| Heat Level: | Mild - 100 to 2,500 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Poblano Ancho or Pepperoncini |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready for harvest around 76 to 90 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: | Container, Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Pepper Use: | Salads and pickling |