Cubanelle Pepper

Cubanelle Pepper Plants in 4-Inch and 6-Inch Pots Available in Jupiter, FL

The Cubanelle Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Cubanelle') is a sweet Italian-style frying pepper beloved in Caribbean and Latin cuisine for its thin skin, rich flavor, and mild heat. Also known as the “Cuban pepper,” this light green beauty turns orange-red when fully ripe and offers tender, flavorful flesh perfect for sautéing, stuffing, or slicing raw into salads. In South Florida’s warm climate, Cubanelles grow quickly and abundantly with minimal effort.

Available in 4-inch and 6-inch pots, these starter plants are ready for planting in raised beds, containers, or sunny garden rows.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

Sunlight: Full sun—6 to 8 hours daily. Needs bright exposure for strong growth and heavy fruiting.

Watering: Moderate. Keep soil evenly moist, especially while flowering and fruiting. Mulch helps retain soil moisture.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with added compost or organic matter. Slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.2–6.8) is ideal.

Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced vegetable fertilizer every 3–4 weeks. Add extra calcium to prevent blossom-end rot.

Growth Habit: Upright, bushy plant reaching 18–24 inches tall. Benefits from light staking or caging once fruit sets.

Temperature: USDA Zones 9–11. Heat-loving and productive through long warm seasons. Can be grown nearly year-round in South Florida.

Maintenance: Low. Prune lightly for airflow and branching. Watch for whiteflies and aphids—treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap if needed.

Harvest & Seasonality:

Planting Time: Best in spring and fall, but can be planted year-round in frost-free parts of South Florida.

Harvest Time: 60–75 days from transplanting. Fruits can be harvested green (mild and crisp) or fully ripened to red (sweeter).

How to Harvest: Use clean scissors or garden snips to cut peppers with a small stem attached. Regular harvesting boosts production.

Seasonal Notes: Ideal for stir-fries, grilled vegetables, Cuban dishes, and garden-fresh salads. A productive and easy-growing pepper.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:

Cubanelles are rich in Vitamin C, beta-carotene (Vitamin A), potassium, and antioxidants. They support immune health, skin vitality, and healthy vision—plus, they’re low in calories and delicious raw or cooked.

Ideal For:

• Home chefs and culinary gardens

• Latin and Mediterranean cooking styles

• Low-heat pepper lovers and kids' gardens

• Raised beds, containers, and patio gardens

• South Florida gardeners looking for sweet, versatile peppers

Plant Classification:

Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Cubanelle'
Common Name: Cubanelle Pepper
Plant Type: Fruiting vegetable (pepper)
Family: Solanaceae (nightshade family)
Class: Dicot – Broadleaf annual
Growth Form: Upright, bushy plant
Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous—grows seasonally and dies back after fruiting
Perennial or Annual: Grown as an annual, but may act as a tender perennial in South Florida with frost protection

Container Sizes: 4-inch pot or 6-inch pot