{"product_id":"chilli-pepperoncini","title":"Chilli Pepperoncini","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChilli Pepperoncini is a mild, tangy Italian pickling chilli, producing long, wrinkled fruit that ripens from light green through to red. The heat is very gentle, and the flavour carries a characteristic slightly bitter, fruity note that has made this chilli a staple of Italian cooking for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidely used in Italian cuisine, Pepperoncini turns up pickled whole in antipasto platters, sliced onto sandwiches and pizzas, or chopped through salads, where its tangy flavour adds interest without overwhelming heat. It is a genuinely versatile chilli in the kitchen, suited to gardeners who want flavour and colour more than intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden, it is also among the most prolific chillies for home gardens, setting a generous number of fruit over the season. That combination of mild heat and heavy cropping makes Pepperoncini a forgiving choice for anyone new to growing chillies, or for households who prefer flavour over fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing a tender annual, it needs warmth throughout its life and will not tolerate frost, so timing sowing and transplanting to suit your local conditions matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing and Growing Chilli Pepperoncini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow indoors or under cover from August to November, maintaining a temperature of 20-30°C for germination, which typically takes 7-16 days. Once seedlings are established and frost risk has passed, transplant outdoors into a warm, sheltered, full-sun position, spacing plants 45cm apart within the row and 60cm between rows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting Chilli Pepperoncini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit is ready 70-90 days from transplanting. Pick while light green for the classic mild, tangy pickling chilli, or leave fruit to ripen further to red for a slightly sweeter flavour. Regular picking encourages the prolific vine to keep setting new fruit through the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings Seeds NZ","offers":[{"title":"30 seeds","offer_id":49212417671476,"sku":"V8440.pkt","price":4.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":49212417704244,"sku":"V8440.100sdsW","price":12.25,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":49212417737012,"sku":"V8440.250sdsW","price":27.65,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 seeds","offer_id":49216450855220,"sku":"V8440.500sdsW","price":47.05,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":49216450887988,"sku":"V8440.1000sdsW","price":75.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0555\/6276\/files\/V8440-W.png?v=1784972788","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/chilli-pepperoncini","provider":"Kings Seeds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}