{"product_id":"ga-poivron-lively-italian-bio","title":"Sweet pepper 'Lively Italian' organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOrganic 'Lively Italian' pepper (Capsicum annuum) from Gaia seed company, a sweet and productive Italian variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e'Lively Italian' pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e is an heirloom variety prized for its \u003cstrong\u003eelongated, thin fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ethat are bright red when ripe\u003c\/strong\u003e . Very sweet and flavorful, it is perfect for \u003cstrong\u003egrilling, roasting, adding to salads or sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its fine, juicy flesh makes it a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. Easy to grow, it is \u003cstrong\u003eresistant to diseases and pests\u003c\/strong\u003e and thrives particularly well in warm climates, providing a generous harvest throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigorous and branched habit\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 80 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e alliums, basil, tomato, spinach, oregano, marjoram, nasturtium, marigold\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnemy plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e beans, brassicas, fennel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Did you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eItalian peppers\u003c\/strong\u003e are often called \u003cstrong\u003e\"Corno di Toro\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (bull's horn) because of their \u003cstrong\u003eelongated, slightly curved shape\u003c\/strong\u003e . They are particularly appreciated for their \u003cstrong\u003enatural sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e , which intensifies further after cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Cultivation method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6-8 weeks before transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e , maintaining a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e27-31°C\u003c\/strong\u003e to promote \u003cstrong\u003erapid germination\u003c\/strong\u003e . Harden off seedlings before transplanting to the garden when night temperatures are above \u003cstrong\u003e12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e . Plant \u003cstrong\u003e1 cm (1\/2\") deep\u003c\/strong\u003e , spacing \u003cstrong\u003e30-45 cm (12-18\") between plants\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e45-60 cm (18-24\") between rows\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Harvesting and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest green peppers to stimulate \u003cstrong\u003eextended production\u003c\/strong\u003e , or wait until they are \u003cstrong\u003efully ripe\u003c\/strong\u003e to enjoy their \u003cstrong\u003eintense sweet flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebright red color\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Store peppers in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, humid place\u003c\/strong\u003e (10-12°C, 95% relative humidity). To extend their shelf life, \u003cstrong\u003eroast and freeze them\u003c\/strong\u003e , or \u003cstrong\u003edry them\u003c\/strong\u003e for use throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e With its \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e , its \u003cstrong\u003enatural resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e and its \u003cstrong\u003eincomparable sweet taste\u003c\/strong\u003e , the \u003cstrong\u003e'Lively Italian' Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e is a variety to adopt in the vegetable garden!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52295558922400,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/LivelyItalianPepper.jpg?v=1740578257","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-sweet-pepper-lively-italian-organic","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}