{"product_id":"ga-poivron-pepperoncini-greek-bio","title":"Organic 'Pepperoncini Greek' pepper","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eOrganic 'Pepperoncini Greek' pepper (Capsicum annuum) from the seed company Gaia, a sweet Mediterranean pepper with a thin skin and a tangy, sweet flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eThe 'Pepperoncini Greek' pepper, rooted in the culinary traditions of Italy and Greece, produces small, elongated fruits, \u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"287\"\u003e2 to 3 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e long, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"316\"\u003ethin, wrinkled\u003c\/strong\u003e skin. \u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eThey are pale yellow-green\u003c\/strong\u003e , turning \u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"364\"\u003ered\u003c\/strong\u003e when ripe. Their flavor is \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"402\"\u003emild\u003c\/strong\u003e and pleasantly \u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"427\"\u003esweet\u003c\/strong\u003e , sometimes punctuated by a slight heat that remains moderate and easy to digest. Often used \u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"530\"\u003epickled\u003c\/strong\u003e , they absorb seasonings particularly well thanks to their thin skins. This heirloom variety, popular in Mediterranean preserves and antipasti, offers a perfect balance of sweetness, crispness, and character. The vigorous and productive plants thrive in the summer heat and provide a regular harvest of light and fragrant fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eThis versatile pepper brings a traditional touch to cooking, combining simplicity and burst of flavor in a format ideal for fresh preparations or pickling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Basil, Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Marigold\u003cbr data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Broad beans, Brassicaceae, Fennel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eSpread\/carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Compact and slightly spread\u003cbr data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 45 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e : Fruits 2–3 in., thin walls, wrinkled skin, sweet sweetness, variable mild heat, ideal for pickling, color ranges from green to red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Mild, sweet, slightly tangy depending on ripeness\u003cbr data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting out, at a depth of about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e . Maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e25–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , ideally \u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e27–31°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , for germination, which occurs in 7 to 21 days. Harden off the seedlings to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e18–19°C\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting out. Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3) and moderate watering (level 2). Space plants 30–45 cm apart and rows 45–60 cm apart. Good air circulation limits excessive moisture, which is especially beneficial for thin-walled varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003eHarvest the first fruits quickly to encourage \u003cstrong data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003econtinuous production\u003c\/strong\u003e . The fruits can be picked green for a sweet and crisp flavor, or red for a warmer, fruitier note. 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