{"title":"Italian Heirloom Peppers","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur collection of Italian heirloom peppers showcases traditional varieties prized for their sweetness, texture, and dependable yields. These heirlooms reflect generations of careful selection, offering the rich flavor and versatility that define classic Italian peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom long, tapered frying types to thick-walled sweet peppers ideal for roasting and stuffing, these varieties mature beautifully and perform reliably in the garden. As open-pollinated selections, our heirloom Italian peppers will produce seed that grows true year after year—perfect for gardeners who value flavor, tradition, and seed saving.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marconi-red","title":"Marconi Red Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Marconi Red Pepper is a classic Italian heirloom prized for its heavy yields of 8–12-inch-long sweet red peppers. Commonly used for frying, roasting, and slicing, the Marconi pepper boasts a rich sweetness and smooth texture that make it one of the most popular red sweet peppers for home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSturdy plants produce abundant crops of glossy green fruit that mature into beautiful long red peppers with exceptional flavor. Use them in salads, for stuffing, or anywhere you might use a bell pepper—these long sweet peppers are as versatile as they are striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarconi Red’s large peppers grow every bit as impressively as the hybrid Giant Marconi (at least in our hands). Unlike its hybrid counterpart, however, this heirloom will produce seeds that breed true each generation, ensuring you’ll enjoy these sweet red long peppers for years to come. Matures approximately 70 to 90 days after transplanting.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marconi Red","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071639974137,"sku":"PE-SW-003","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/marconi-red-sweet-pepper-seeds-39699128320249.jpg?v=1700358366"},{"product_id":"ausilio-thin-skinned-italian-sweet-pepper","title":"Ausilio Thin Skin Italian Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eAusilio Thin Skinned Italian Pepper is an Italian thin-skinned frying pepper brought to the United States by Giovanni \"John\" Ausilio and Rachel P. Scarcello in the early 1900's and passed down through generations of their family until finally donated to the Seed Savers Exchange in 2015 by great-grandson Chad Ogle-Ricceli of Des Moines, Iowa.  Beautiful, glossy-skinned peppers grow up to 5 inches long, turning a vibrant red color at maturity.  Delicious, thin-skinned peppers have a slightly sweet, mildly hot flavor and according to the family are traditionally used for drying, frying, stuffing, canning and making sardas (savory rolls flavored with dried peppers and sardines).  We enjoy them for fresh eating or for any recipe that requires just a hint of heat.  70-80 days to harvest.  25 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ausilio Thin Skin Italian","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44070380404985,"sku":"PE-CH-026","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/ausilio-thin-skinned-italian-sweet-pepper-seeds-30976142508189.jpg?v=1700373843"},{"product_id":"tollis-sweet-italian-pepper","title":"Tolli's Sweet Italian Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eTollis Sweet Italian is an heirloom sweet pepper first introduced to the public in 1979 by Seed Savers Exchange member Mike Cannon of New York.  Plants produce excellent yields of 5-inch-long, tapered peppers that ripen from green to red.  Crisp, sweet peppers are delicious when eaten fresh and are also great for frying and canning.  Harvests begin approximately 75 to 85 days from transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tolli's Sweet Italian","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44074835542265,"sku":"PE-SW-013","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/tolli-s-sweet-italian-pepper-seeds-31087267414173.jpg?v=1700328501"},{"product_id":"jimmy-nardellos-sweet-italian-pepper","title":"Jimmy Nardello Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eJimmy Nardello's Sweet Italian Pepper is an heirloom variety brought to the United States by the Nardello family when they emigrated from the Basilicata region of Italy in the 1880's.  Compact, 24-inch plants produce excellent yields of 10 to 12-inch sweet peppers that ripen from green to red.  Peppers have a delicious, exceptionally sweet flavor that makes them well-suited for fresh eating or frying.  Matures approximately 80 to 90 days from transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jimmy Nardello's Italian","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071588233465,"sku":"PE-SW-004","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/jimmy-nardello-s-sweet-italian-pepper-seeds-39661803995385.jpg?v=1700363780"},{"product_id":"melrose-pepper","title":"Melrose Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eMelrose is an Italian heirloom that produces early yields of 4-inch-long peppers with glossy, bright red skins and sweet flesh.  Originating from Italy, the Melrose pepper was brought to the United States in 1903 by Italian immigrants who settled in the Melrose Park neighborhood of Chicago.  The beloved Italian frying pepper has maintained its popularity for over 100 years owing to its thin skins and earthy, sweet flavor.  Melrose's early maturing plants produce green peppers in just 55 days and red peppers in 70-75 days, making it a great option for short season gardens.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melrose","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":46181333532921,"sku":"PE-SW-017","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/melrose-pepper-seeds-44641982939385.jpg?v=1734562872"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/collections\/italian-heirloom-peppers.oembed","provider":"Thresh Seed Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}