Sweet Romano peppers are a much-loved romano pepper with long, tapered fruits, smooth skins, and sweet, tender flesh - and now you can grow your own with Mr Fothergill’s seeds. The peppers ripen from green to a rich red, making them a standout both in your garden and on your plate. These compact plants are easy to grow and produce plenty of fruit, perfect for gardeners of all levels. Sweet Romano peppers are a joy to cook with. Long and pointed with thin skins, very sweet flesh, and the benefit of very few seeds, they’re perfect for roasting until the skin blackens and can be easily removed. Dress them with garlic and olive oil for a simple yet flavour-packed dish. Grill them for a smoky twist, or slice them fresh into salads. They’re ideal for Mediterranean dishes or preserving in olive oil. Give them a sunny, sheltered spot, and they’ll reward you with a generous harvest. Browse Mr Fothergill’s range of vegetable seeds and start growing fresh, flavour-packed produce at home! Or, take a look at our capsicum seeds, heirloom vegetable seeds, and spring vegetable seeds online for even more growing inspiration.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Pots
Growing notes: Sow Romano peppers 5mm (1/4in) deep in well-drained soil or pots, and give them access to plenty of light. Keep the soil moist and weed-free, taking care not to let it dry out during hot spells. Water regularly and feed with a balanced fertiliser for best results. Romano pepper seedlings typically appear 7-14 days after sowing. Picking the fruits regularly will encourage the plant to grow more. Romano peppers typically take 10-16 weeks from sowing to harvest. Start early indoors for best results.

When to Plant

General: Sow Spring to Summer. All year in warm northern areas.

Growing Needs

Water requirement: Moderate

Plant Characteristics

Suitable for small spaces: Yes
Suitable for pots / containers: Yes
Easy to grow: Yes