Marconi Red Pepper (Sweet)

Marconis are one of my favorites to grow in our northern gardens. In 2024 we had someone come by asking if we had any extra red peppers they could be. I explained we did and showed them the Marconis. In 2025, she came back for more Marconi seeds  

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Prolific Italian variety prized for its gigantic sweet red fruits. Delicious 12" long peppers are excellent eaten fresh or fried. 70-90 days from transplant. Sweet. 

Characteristics 

• Huge, sweet red fruits grow to 12 inches long
• Excellent eaten fresh or fried
• Sweet pepper
• 70-90 days from transplant

Instructions -

Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm

• Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost
• Plant Rows 12-24” Apart
• Germinates in 14 days
• Full Sun 

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