25 Seeds Cubanelle Pepper Capsicum annuum Mild Sweet Frying Pepper

Cubanelle Pepper is a well loved sweet frying pepper prized for its thin walls, mild flavor, and versatile kitchen use. These glossy fruits ripen from pale yellow green to a rich red, offering a dependable harvest for home gardeners and cooks alike. This variety is a Capsicum annuum selection with a compact, productive plant habit suited to garden beds and containers.
Cubanelle peppers are excellent for frying, roasting, and stuffing thanks to their tender walls and low heat, making them a staple in many regional dishes. Plants grow upright and set fruit over a long season in warm conditions, rewarding gardeners with abundant yields. Ideal for fresh use, sauteing, or adding to sauces and salads, they bring color and a gentle sweetness to the table. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production.
Species: Capsicum annuum
Type: Sweet Pepper
Plant_Habit: Upright, compact annual
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well draining, fertile
Days_to_Harvest: 65 to 80 days
Zones: 4 to 11 as annual
Germination: 7 to 14 days at 75 to 85F
Sowing: Start indoors 8 to 10 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart
Notes: Thin walled fruit good for frying and stuffing