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Pepper · Frying

Cubanelle Peppers

Open-pollinated · Solanaceae

Classic Italian frying pepper. Also called 'Italian Frying Pepper.' Thin-walled, light green to yellow-green, 5-7 inches long. Sweetest when fried in olive oil. Prolific producer. Some reports of better heat tolerance than bells. Compact 24-inch plant. Open-pollinated.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

62–70 days

Sun

6+ hours

8-10 hours

Spacing

12–18 "

Seed Start

8–10 weeks

before transplant

Container

Yes

3+ gallon pot

Height

1.5–2 ft

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 7–14 days

Optimal Temp 85°F

Seed Depth 0.25"

Transplanting

Min Soil Temp 65°F

Harden Off 10 days

Watering

Weekly Water 1–1.5 "

Needs Consistent

Method Drip or base watering

Soil

pH Range 6–6.8

Soil Type Well-draining

Resilience

Heat: Moderate-high Cold: Very-low Drought: Low

Common Problems

blossom-drop

Cause: Standard pepper thresholds.

Prevention: Standard management.

aphids

Cause: Common pest.

Prevention: Water blast, insecticidal soap.

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Moderate feeder

Recommended Recipes Root drench, Worm castings topdress

Harvest

Light green to yellow-green, 5-7 inches, 1.5-3 oz. Slightly curved. Thin walls.

Expected Yield 2–4 lbs/plant

Storage 7 days — Crisper drawer.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Genovese basil Repels aphids

French marigold Repels nematodes

Avoid Planting Near

Herb fennel Inhibits most plants

Sources

seed_catalog Multiple catalogs university Cornell Extension

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Cubanelle Peppers Planting Dates by Zone

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