Description
| Seeds | 20 seeds $2.95, 100 seeds $6.50 |
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Marconi Rosso (Sweet Pepper)
Heritage: Italy, Campania
Seed for this variety arrived in the early 1900’s with immigrating Italian families to the USA. It wasn’t until the 1920’s that it first began appearing in North American seed catalogues.
A traditional tri-lobed Italian sweet pepper, plants are strong and upright. The broad-shouldered fruit is slightly curved, and blocky growing up to 10” (25cm) long, although in cooler climates the maximum is closer to 5-6” (12-15cm). Flesh is sweet and tender. Ripens from dark green to bright red. Lovely sweetness for use in fresh salads, frying, or some folks dry them and make paprika! Excellent producer. Matures in 70-80 days. (130 seeds/g)
Note: This is not the Giant Marconi, so branching is not as wild. Fits nicely in smaller gardens.
Tips for Growing Perfect Peppers! Peppers require a long, warm/hot growing season. To get a head start in cooler climates, seed should be started indoors, 6-8 weeks before transplanting. Sow seeds 1/4” (0.5 cm) deep in sterile pots. Pepper seedlings are not all that hardy, or vigorous so watch for signs of too much water, or disease. As the weather warms, harden-off by setting plants outside for a few hours each day. Transplant outdoors 12-18” (30-45cm) apart only when variable spring weather has stabilized and the temperature has warmed. Provide adequate water and fertilizer and for best results pick the first peppers as soon as they reach edible size. This will help encourage growth and productivity. The most suitable companion plants for Peppers are; carrots, basil, and okra. Depending on the variety, peppers usually germinate within 10-21days (75-95ºF/24-35ºC). Note: Don’t be disappointed. Peppers are a touchy cultivator with lower germination rates than other vegetables.
