# Lemme’s Italian Sweet Pepper

Species: Capsicum annuum.

Lemme’s Italian Sweet Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Pennsylvania, United States. Capsi has not yet documented heat for this variety. Flavor is sweet. Used for frying, drying into flakes, roasting, fresh eating, Italian dishes.

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Seed Savers Exchange official page announcing the variety with plant and fruit details, history, and maturity time.](https://seedsavers.org/new-seed-varieties-for-2026/)
- [Official Seed Savers Exchange product page with full description and growing info.](https://shop.seedsavers.org/lemmes-italian-sweet-pepper)
- [Sand Hill Preservation Center catalog entry with days to maturity and comparison to similar Italian frying peppers.](https://www.sandhillpreservation.com/pepper)
- [Detailed retailer description of fruit characteristics, flavor, and uses matching SSE sources.](https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/lemmes-italian-sweet-pepper-heirloom-sweet-organic)

## FAQ
### How hot is Lemme’s Italian Sweet Pepper?

Capsi has not yet documented heat for this variety. Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Lemme’s Italian Sweet Pepper taste like?

Moderately sweet flavor with thin skin, perfect for frying and fresh use.

### How do I grow Lemme’s Italian Sweet Pepper?

Lemme’s Italian Sweet Pepper: about 75 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 5-11.

### What can I substitute for Lemme’s Italian Sweet Pepper?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/lemme-s-italian-sweet-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data