{"product_id":"vegetable-cubanelle-sweet-pepper-capsicum-annuum-non-gmo-organically-grown-vegetable","title":"Vegetable – Cubanelle Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum) – Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Vegetable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetable – Cubanelle Sweet Pepper (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Vegetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCubanelle Sweet Pepper is a warm-season vegetable generally grown as an annual. It loves long, sunny days and warm soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in a location receiving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8+ hours of direct sunlight each day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for strong growth and abundant pepper production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCubanelle Sweet Pepper (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a beloved Italian-style frying pepper known for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong, tapered shape, thin walls and wonderfully mild, sweet flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe attractive peppers typically grow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–7 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They begin a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight yellow-green to lime green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, gradually ripening through golden yellow and orange before reaching a rich red when fully mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCubanelle peppers are prized for their tender, thin walls, which make them exceptional for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrying, sautéing, roasting and grilling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They’re also delicious stuffed, added to sandwiches and pizzas, chopped into sauces or enjoyed fresh from the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir flavour becomes progressively sweeter as the peppers ripen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCubanelle is considered a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every mild pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, typically around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Many fruits may taste essentially sweet, while an occasional pepper can carry a gentle touch of heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProductive plants produce beautiful elongated peppers throughout the warm growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Cubanelle Sweet Pepper from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCubanelle peppers require warmth and a relatively long growing season. In cooler climates, starting seeds indoors is highly recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting Indoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart seeds approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–10 weeks before your last expected frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼ inch deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a quality seed-starting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the growing medium warm, ideally approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24–29°C (75–85°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seedling heat mat can improve germination when indoor temperatures are cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist but never soggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds generally germinate in approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings emerge, provide plenty of strong light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them into larger individual pots as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore planting outdoors, gradually harden seedlings off over approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant only after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall danger of frost has passed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, nighttime temperatures are consistently mild and the soil has warmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace plants approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–24 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a warm, sheltered location in full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePepper plants appreciate good air circulation while still benefiting from protection against strong winds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCubanelle peppers perform best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep soil consistently moist, particularly while plants are flowering and developing fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid allowing plants to repeatedly swing between extremely dry and saturated conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching around established plants can help retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the joys of growing Cubanelle peppers is that they can be harvested at several different stages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the traditional Cubanelle appearance and flavour, harvest when peppers are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-sized and pale yellow-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave them on the plant longer and they will gradually develop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow, orange and finally red colouring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, becoming sweeter as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse scissors or garden snips when harvesting to avoid damaging the branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular harvesting encourages continued production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStratification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo – Cold stratification is NOT required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCubanelle Pepper seeds should not be cold stratified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePepper seeds need \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarmth and consistent moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for successful germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-soaking is optional and generally unnecessary. If desired, seeds can be soaked briefly before sowing, but maintaining a warm growing medium is considerably more important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicinal \u0026amp; Nutritional Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCubanelle peppers are nutritious vegetables containing naturally occurring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evitamin C, carotenoids and other antioxidant plant compounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the peppers ripen and change colour, their pigment and phytochemical composition also changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet peppers have been studied for their antioxidant compounds and their potential contribution to a balanced, vegetable-rich diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Cubanelle peppers contain very little capsaicin compared with hot peppers, they provide the flavour and nutritional qualities of peppers without significant heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeppers have also been used historically in food traditions around the world as both culinary and traditional plant foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese nutritional and historical uses should not be interpreted as evidence that Cubanelle peppers diagnose, prevent, treat or cure any medical condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCubanelle Sweet Pepper is offered by Bumbleseeds primarily as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edelicious edible garden vegetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Growing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cubanelle Sweet Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet\/Frying Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePepper Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–7 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pale Yellow-Green → Yellow\/Orange → Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Mild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScoville Rating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 100–1,000 SHU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ¼ inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–10 weeks before last frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7–21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Germination Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–29°C \/ 75–85°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18–24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile \u0026amp; 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