{"product_id":"hot-chilli-pepper-pepperoncini-seeds","title":"Hot Chilli Pepper Pepperoncini Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePepperoncini (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the mild, tangy Mediterranean chile you know from Greek salads and antipasto jars. These pepperoncini pepper seeds grow into productive plants bearing wrinkled, 2–4 inch pods that ripen from light green to red, with just a whisper of heat (about 100–500 Scoville). Their sweet, slightly bitter tang makes them the perfect pickling pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for pickle lovers and gardeners who want a very mild, family-friendly chile for jarring and fresh snacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Sow 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil at 75–85°F; germination takes 10–21 days. Transplant after nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 4–11 with a warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods are ready in about 65–75 days from transplant. Pick light green or golden-yellow for the classic pickling stage, harvesting with scissors. Frequent picking keeps the plants setting new fruit through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePepperoncini are made for pickling whole in vinegar brine, then piling onto Greek salads, submarine sandwiches, pizzas, and antipasto plates. They're also mild enough to enjoy fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre pepperoncini hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarely—about 100–500 Scoville, very mild with more tang than heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I pick them for pickling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest light green to golden, around 65–75 days, for the classic jar flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I eat them fresh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—their mild, tangy flavor is pleasant raw in salads and sandwiches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"0.3G","offer_id":45318433669327,"sku":"ORIPHP_07_04","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2G","offer_id":45318433702095,"sku":"ORIPHP_07_05","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Hot-Chilli-Pepper-Pepperoncini-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266948147.png?v=1783463366","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/hot-chilli-pepper-pepperoncini-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}