Jimmy Nardello Peppers

— OUT OF SEASON — RETURNS SUMMER 2026 —

Fresh Jimmy Nardello Peppers

5 lb Case · Peak Summer Availability

Our Jimmy Nardello peppers are harvested fresh from the field at peak ripeness and packed for eating. These long, thin-skinned Italian frying peppers are exceptionally sweet, fragrant, and tender—one of the most sought-after sweet peppers of the summer season.

They are prized in professional kitchens for their sweetness, quick-cooking texture, and versatility—bringing concentrated pepper flavor without heat.

This is a fresh culinary product for cooking and eating. We do not sell seeds or planting stock.

What Are Jimmy Nardello Peppers?

Jimmy Nardello peppers are a traditional Italian sweet pepper brought to the United States by the Nardello family in the late 19th century. The variety has been preserved through community seed-saving efforts and is listed in the Slow Food Ark of Taste, recognizing its cultural and agricultural significance.

The peppers are long and tapered, turning bright red when fully ripe, with thin skins and a naturally high sugar content.

What Do Jimmy Nardello Peppers Taste Like?

Jimmy Nardellos are exceptionally sweet, with a clean, concentrated pepper flavor and no heat. When cooked, they blister and caramelize quickly, intensifying their sweetness and aroma. Raw, they are crisp, delicate, and mildly fruity.

How to Use Fresh Jimmy Nardello Peppers

Jimmy Nardello peppers shine with minimal preparation:

• Sautéed or fried whole in olive oil until blistered
• Roasted to concentrate sweetness
• Added to pasta, eggs, or sandwiches
• Served alongside meats or fish
• Used anywhere a sweet pepper is meant to stand out

Their thin skins mean no peeling is necessary.

New York Times Mention

Norwich Meadows Farm’s peppers—including Jimmy Nardellos—were highlighted by The New York Times in a feature on the farm’s vegetables and the importance of growing varieties for flavor rather than yield.

“Mr. Kurdieh is credited for the popularity of many varieties, like Jimmy Nardello peppers, that become ubiquitous in New York City restaurants.” — The New York Times

Seasonal Availability

Fresh Jimmy Nardello peppers are available only during the summer growing season. Quantities are limited and depend on field conditions. Once the season ends, availability concludes until the following year.

Preserved Jimmy Nardello Peppers

When fresh Jimmy Nardello peppers are out of season, they can be preserved to capture their sweetness and aroma. Dried and crushed Jimmy Nardello peppers are prized for their concentrated flavor and are used as a finishing spice in many kitchens.

COMING SOON: We are working with Burlap & Barrel on a Norwich Meadows Farm × Burlap & Barrel collection, featuring preserved Jimmy Nardello peppers so this variety can be enjoyed year-round.

Shipping & Delivery

We ship all produce via overnight delivery nationwide.
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Order Deadlines:
• Order by Friday at 12 PM EST → Tuesday delivery
• Order by Monday at 12 PM EST → Thursday delivery
If a delivery date falls on a holiday, your box will arrive on the next available business day.