True Greek Pepperoncini Pepper Seeds – Organic | Pickling & Salad Pepper (Capsicum annuum)

True Greek Pepperoncini is the authentic variety found in the finest Greek salads, pizzerias, and sandwich shops — not the Italian type. Wrinkled, 2½–3-inch pods are harvested immature at yellow-green and pickled for their mild, tangy flavor. No heat — purely sweet and pleasantly briny when preserved. Organically grown, high-yielding plants produce prolifically in just 65 days and thrive even in cooler climates.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Origin: Greece (authentic Greek variety)
• Pod Size: 2½–3 inches long; wrinkled
• Color Progression: Yellow-green → Yellow → Red (harvest at yellow-green)
• Heat Level: None — sweet, mild
• Days to Maturity: 65 days
• Type: Organic, open-pollinated
• Best Use: Pickling, Greek salads, pizzas, sandwiches

Starting Seeds

• Sow ¼ inch deep indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost
• Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended; 1–3 weeks to germinate
• Soak seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours before sowing
• Use organic seed-starting mix; avoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil
• Transplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm
• Harden off over 7–14 days; bring indoors if nights drop below 55°F

Growing Tips

• Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil — tolerates cooler climates well
• Harvest every few days when pods reach 2½–3 inches to encourage continuous production
• Best pickled for traditional Greek flavor; raw pods are mild and slightly bland
• Grows well in 5-gallon containers