{"product_id":"ga-poivron-corno-di-toro-bio","title":"Organic 'Corno Di Toro' Pepper","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Corno Di Toro' pepper (Capsicum annuum) from the seed company Gaia, an elongated Italian pepper with a refined sweetness and vibrant color\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Corno Di Toro' pepper, literally \u003cstrong\u003e\"bull's horn\u003c\/strong\u003e ,\" is an Italian heritage variety renowned for its long, tapered fruits, nearly eight inches in length, with an elegant, horn-like shape. Their \u003cstrong\u003esweet\u003c\/strong\u003e , juicy, and delicately fragrant flesh develops from \u003cstrong\u003egreen to deep red\u003c\/strong\u003e , sometimes orange or yellow, depending on the cultivar. Its slender shape and sweet flavor make it a particularly prized pepper for grilling, roasting, stuffing, and Mediterranean dishes, where it reveals its full aromatic richness. The vigorous and productive plants have an upright habit and good foliage cover, supporting a consistent production of long, uniform fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This iconic pepper combines elegance, sweetness and versatility, offering a generous harvest that brightens the vegetable garden throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Basil, Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Marigold\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Broad beans, Brassicaceae, Fennel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Upright and leafy\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 45 to 60 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Long, tapered fruits, horn-shaped, sweet flavor, color ranging from green to red, excellent culinary versatility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Sweet, juicy and fragrant\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting time. Place the seeds about \u003cstrong\u003e1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in warm potting soil and maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e27–31°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , ideal for rapid germination, usually in seven to twenty-one days. Harden off the seedlings to \u003cstrong\u003e18–19°C\u003c\/strong\u003e before transplanting them outdoors into full sun (level 3). Water moderately (level 2). Space plants 30–45 cm apart and rows 45–60 cm apart. Although the plants are vigorous, light staking may be helpful depending on the fruit load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest the first fruits quickly to encourage \u003cstrong\u003econtinuous production\u003c\/strong\u003e . Picked when red, they reveal their maximum sweetness. Store them at \u003cstrong\u003e10-12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e with 95% relative humidity to preserve their firmness and juiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eGrilled\u003c\/strong\u003e or roasted to intensify their sweetness\u003cbr\u003e • Stuffed thanks to their advantageous length\u003cbr\u003e • In strips in salads or stir-fries\u003cbr\u003e • In Mediterranean dishes for their delicate aroma\u003cbr\u003e • Canned or pickled to enjoy their sweet flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Corno Di Toro' pepper combines traditional charm, an elegant silhouette, and a pronounced sweetness. An iconic heritage variety, it thrives in summer and offers a generous and colorful harvest both in the garden and in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075559022752,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Poivron_CornoDiToro_bioGaia.webp?v=1765367894","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-poivron-corno-di-toro-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}