Heat Level	Sweet
Season	Mid (70-80)
Pod Type	Cubanelle
Uses	Large Stuffing, Roasting, Fried/Stir-Fried
Pod Color	pale green to red
Pod Flesh	medium thick flesh
Pod Length	7 to 10 inches
Pod Width	2 to 2.5 inches
Orientation	pendant pods
Foliage	light green leaves
Plant Height	24 to 30 inches tall
Species	C.annuum
Description	Aconcagua is a sweet Italian frying pepper producing impressively large pods — up to 11 inches long — that ripen from pale green to red with a rich, sweet flavor and no heat. Named after the highest peak in the Americas, this variety towers over other sweet peppers in both size and taste. Outstanding for frying, grilling, roasting, and fresh eating. The thin walls make it perfect for sautéing in olive oil with garlic. A favorite among Italian cooking enthusiasts and farmers market growers.

Live Chile/Pepper Plant $5.99

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★★★☆☆Zone 6aGarden2026 season

ACONCAGUA

Martin A H. · ✓ Verified buyer · Yield ★★★☆☆

Nice strong plant but needs a longer growing season than I have here in northern Indiana.

Sun Part sun (4-6 hrs)Soil LoamDrainage Good drainageRainfall WetWater As neededFertilizer pellet 12-12-12 Â· OnceMulch None