Organic 'Marconi Red' red pepper

Latin name Capsicum annuum
Quantity per packet About 25 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameCapsicum annuum
FamilyNightshades
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 25 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0199
Product
description

The 'Marconi Red' bell pepper is a remarkable Italian variety that brings an air of Mediterranean abundance to the vegetable garden with its long, shiny, pendulous red fruits, as beautiful as they are flavorful. Highly valued for its productivity, it forms vigorous plants that become covered with conical bell peppers with thick, sweet, and fruity flesh, perfect for abundant summer cooking. In the garden, its elegant silhouette structures sunny rows while its elongated fruits bring color, volume, and the promise of gourmet harvests. This annual loves warmth, rich and well-drained soil, and a very bright location, where it can express its full potential throughout the season. Its sweet flavor makes it an excellent choice for fresh consumption, as well as for frying, baking, or grilling. Its discreet flowering attracts useful pollinators, adding ecological interest to its culinary value. Grown among tomatoes, basil, or eggplants, it contributes to a harmonious, productive, and intensely colorful vegetable patch. Both decorative, generous, and delicious, the 'Marconi Red' is a must-have for gardeners looking for beautiful, fleshy fruits and abundant harvests.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodFebruary to April
Sowing depth6 mm (1/4 in)
Germination temperature24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)
Germination time10 to 21 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salads, fried foods, oven-baked, grilled, fresh harvest
Bloom period
June to August
Harvest
70 to 90 days after transplant
Size
and facts
Height24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm)
Spread45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Tomatoes, eggplants, basil, onions
Avoid planting with
Fennel
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.