If you are looking for the best sweet peppers to grow in your garden, we have you covered. With over 100 peppers of the world, we have tons of sweet peppers that are packed with flavor and nutrition. These peppers are favored by chefs and home cooks for the wide range of exceptional flavors and colors that they bring to the kitchen. So don't limit yourself to just Bell Peppers – make sure to discover the world of flavors that sweet peppers have to offer. Here are our top favorites:
Padrón Pepper
You just can't go wrong with the Spanish flavor of Padrón Peppers! These gourmet sweet peppers have mild, sweet flesh with irresistible flavor. They are perfect for gardens or patio pots as they keep pumping out delicious pods all summer long. Easy to grow, they are also good for short seasons as you can start harvesting the tasty peppers around 65 days after transplanting in the garden. One thing to note about this one: while most Padrón peppers are sweet, you might just get a spicy surprise every so often! These are a must have for every season.
Anaheim Chile - Mild Sonora Variety
With just a little mild heat (600 Scoville), these delicious chiles have meaty flesh and intense flavor, especially when roasted. The buttery, smoky flavor with a hint of spice is perfect for everyone! Add these roasted chiles to sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, burritos, tacos, salsas and dips!
Shishito Peppers
If you haven't tried Shishito peppers, you're missing out. These sweet peppers are packed with flavor and the plants just pump out peppers all season long. Great for short seasons and anyone who wants to be able to pick a handful every day or so for adding to stir fries or potato skillets, pickling, or simply sautéed with some olive oil and salt. These are sweet peppers, however, like Padron peppers, there is an occasional spicy pod every 10-20 peppers or so. 
Jimmy Nardello
This delicious Italian heirloom pepper is prolific and is perfect for eating fresh or frying to bring out their rich, carmelized flavor. Their versatility and outstanding taste make them a must-have for any garden or kitchen. They have no heat, just all flavor! Easy to grow, they quickly start producing exceptionally flavored peppers that are a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike.
Fushimi Pepper
The Fushimi Sweet Pepper is a beloved Japanese heirloom variety that is prized for its delicate crunch and sweet flavor. These are so good for snacking straight from the plant or adding a fresh twist to tempura, stir-fries, pickling, or grilling... these peppers are a must-have for any home gardener or culinary enthusiast. If you haven't tried growing Fushimis, be sure to pick up some seeds and add them to your veggie garden – they also do great in containers!
Paprika Pepper
Grow your own Paprika Pepper Seeds to dry them for homemade smoky-sweet paprika powder. Nothing compares to the rich, authentic flavor of homegrown paprika. They are also great when roasted and chopped and marinated with olive oil for a delicious topping for pasta, salads, sandwiches and more.
Habanada No-Heat Habanero
Experience the exotic, floral taste of habaneros without the heat with our Habanada No-Heat Habaneros! Hot pepper conniseurs LOVE the flavor of habaneros, so if you want a sweet version, this pepper is for you. Packed with fruity flavor, these add a whole new level of mouth-watering goodness to any dish, salsa or sauce. We also have the Trick or Treat Habanero NuMex pepper which also has all the great flavor of Habaneros without the heat.
Cubanelle Pepper
This sweet heirloom Italian frying pepper prized for its flavor and versatility in the kitchen. These vibrant green, thin-walled peppers are a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike, offering a superior taste and low moisture content that makes them ideal for quick frying and cooking.
Corno Di Toro Giallo Pepper
Looking for something different? Experience the authentic taste of Italy with our Corno Di Toro Giallo Sweet Pepper. This heirloom variety, nicknamed "bull's horn" for its distinctive shape, delivers a full-bodied sweet flavor that Italian chefs and home gardeners adore. Perfect for frying or enjoying fresh in salads, these golden yellow peppers are a culinary delight.
Marconi Pepper
This Smoky-Sweet Italian Heirloom pepper has large, tender fruits and vibrant color. Perfect to grow in gardens or containers, their thin skin and juicy flesh make them perfect for salads, fajitas, roasting, grilling, and stuffing.
Nadapeño No-Heat Jalapeño
If you love the rich, tangy taste of jalapeños but prefer to skip the spice, this sweet version is for you! Whether you're making salsas, nachos, or pickled delights, these sweet peppers deliver all the flavor with none of the heat.
Sweet Banana Pepper
A garden favorite! The classic Sweet Banana Pepper is an heirloom variety prized for its quick production and versatile flavor. Ideal for short-season climates, these peppers mature rapidly, offering a bountiful harvest of sweet, crunchy fruits that can grow up to 6" long. Whether pickled, stuffed, or turned into jellies, these peppers add a delightful touch to any dish. Try our Pickled Banana Peppers Recipe »
Mild Giuzeppi Hatch Chile
We think some of the best flavored peppers you can grow are any of the New Mexico / Hatch chile varieties. This Giuzeppi Chile is mid with just 1,000-1,500 Scovilles, so it has a little heat, it's not burning hot, so you'll love the flavor that goes along with it! When you put this green chile in dishes, every bite will have you craving more. It's addictive! Roast it for the most amazing sweet, buttery, smoky flavors with a hint of heat.
Sweet Hungarian Wax Peppers
This sweet heirloom pepper from Hungary is lighter and more delicate than bell peppers, offering a subtle, sweet taste that intensifies as they ripen. Whether you pick them early in their light-yellow stage or wait for them to turn vibrant orange or red, you'll love having these for use in the kitchen – whether for pickles, or chopped fresh on salads, or for stir fries. some people like to use these as a base for milder hot sauces, too, since they're so prolific!
Pepperoncini Peppers
Grow your own Pepperoncini Peppers! These are famous for being pickled and served at delis and pizza joints. This greek heirloom pepper is crisp, slightly sweet, and has a tangy flavor that makes these peppers a favorite in salads, sandwiches, and pickled dishes. Fast growing, too, these are great for short season gardeners.
Pimento Pepper
These peppers have complex flavor, and are known for their succulent texture and aromatic sweetness. Great for making homemade pimento cheese, or they can be grilled and stuffed. These heirloom gems deliver exceptional taste and heavy yields.
Stocky Red Roaster Pepper
This robust, open-pollinated heirloom pepper delivers the same exceptional qualities as hybrid Italian fryer peppers with the added benefit of seed-saving for future seasons. A gardener's favorite, this delicious sweet pepper produces 4-6" long, glossy red fruits with a crisp, juicy bite. Perfect for roasting, frying, or fresh eating! Very productive, and a great flavorful alternative to bell peppers!
Which sweet pepper has the best flavor?
It's hard to pick just one, so here are some of our favorite flavored sweet peppers: Anaheim Sonora Chiles, Banana Peppers, Paprika Peppers, Fushimi Peppers, Bull's Horn Peppers, Shishito Peppers*, Marconi Peppers, and Sweet Hungarian Wax Peppers. Grow a wide variety of sweet peppers for the best success every season, and to experience the wide range of flavors that sweet peppers have to offer.
*Shishitos may just be our favorite sweet pepper as they are so productive, early to harvest, and sooo tasty when fried in a cast iron pan with a bit of olive oil and salt, we eat them all summer long. They're also great for pickling or salads, stir fries, burritos, you name it.
What is the most prolific sweet pepper?
Shishito Peppers are very productive and just keep producing all summer long, so they are a favorite prolific pepper that is easy to grow.
But don't stop at this list, check out all of our Sweet Pepper Seeds and find your favorites! Sandia Seed carries over 100 peppers of the world, and we add more to our curated collection of pepper seeds every year so you can discover new peppers that will quickly become a must-grow every year.
