Quantity
About 25 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Nightshades
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
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.
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 periodJune to August
Harvest70 to 90 days after transplant
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsTomatoes, eggplants, basil, onions
Avoid planting withFennel
Salads, fried foods, oven-baked, grilled, fresh harvest
