According to the Environmental Working Group, peppers are one of the most heavily sprayed commercial crops in the US, so growing your own may be well worth the time and effort. 'Jimmy Nardello' pepper is a sweet pepper but has the thin walls and look of chili peppers. Ripe fruits are a glossy red, six to twelve inches long and narrow, with a rich sweet flavor. This is a classic Italian frying pepper (cut up and sauteed with garlic and salt in oil - DELICIOUS) and works equally well in salsas and salads. Dried peppers may be ground for paprika. 'Jimmy Nardello' is a prolific producer so even though gardeners need to be patient, they will be well rewarded for their efforts.