Pepper Seeds – Nipple

Grow unique and ornamental Nipple Peppers with these premium heirloom seeds. Known for their distinctive pointed fruit shape and vibrant color, this pepper variety offers a mildly spicy, flavorful profile that’s excellent for fresh use, pickling, cooking, and decorative gardening. These Non-GMO, Organic seeds provide high germination and produce sturdy, productive plants that thrive in warm, sunny conditions.

Nipple Pepper plants are compact, eye-catching, and perfect for containers, raised beds, and garden borders. Their unusual shape and steady yields make them a great choice for gardeners looking to add novelty and flavor to their pepper collection.

Features

• Heirloom Variety: True Nipple Pepper with its signature shape and flavor.

• Non-GMO & Organic: Grown naturally without synthetic treatments.

• High Germination Rate: Ensures vigorous and healthy plant growth.

• Mild to Medium Heat: Great for cooking, pickling, and seasoning.

• Distinctive Fruit Shape: Adds ornamental appeal to garden spaces.

• Compact & Productive: Ideal for pots, patio gardens, and small spaces.

Specifications

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Organic

• Common Name (US): Pepper Seeds

• Variety: Nipple Pepper

• Fruit Shape: Pointed, ornamental

• Fruit Color: Green turning red

• Heat Level: Mild to medium

• Growth Habit: Compact upright annual

• Plant Height: 12–24 inches

• Days to Germination: 7–14 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–85°F

• Days to Maturity: 70–90 days

• Sun Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–10 (grown as an annual)

• Planting Season:

  • Spring Sowing: March–May

  • Early Summer Sowing: June in cooler climates

• Indoor Sowing: Start indoors 6–10 weeks before last frost

• Outdoor Sowing: Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants

• Harvest Period: Summer through fall (July–October)