Quantity
About 25 seeds
Exposure
Sun
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Family
Nightshades
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
‘Antohi Romania’ mottled bell pepper brightens the vegetable garden with its conical fruits of changing colors, transitioning from creamy yellow to orange and then deep red, like a small collection of gourmet lanterns hanging from the foliage. This heirloom variety is appealing for its thick, very mild, and sweet flesh, which makes it as enjoyable to eat fresh as it is to cook in stews or sunny stir-fries. Compact yet generous, the plant offers good productivity in warm and bright locations, where it fully develops its flavor and visual richness. In the garden, it blends harmoniously with tomatoes, basil, and eggplants, creating an abundant and colorful summer scene. Its discreet flowering attracts a few pollinators, while its fruits extend the ornamental interest well beyond the first harvests. Easy to cultivate with warmth, fertility, and regular watering, it is suitable for both beginner gardeners and enthusiasts of old varieties. Its staggered harvest allows for enjoying different flavors depending on the stage of maturity, from pale and tender fruits to fully sweet red peppers. Both decorative, tasty, and versatile, ‘Antohi Romania’ is a remarkable choice for a generous and gourmet organic vegetable garden.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
6 mm (1/4 in)
Establishment temperature
24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
10 to 21 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Harvest55 to 85 days after transplanting
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBasil, tomatoes, carrots, onions, eggplants
Avoid planting withFennel
Salads, fried dishes, cooking, gourmet garden, fresh harvest
