Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Corno Di Toro Giallo
90-100 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Corno Di Toro Giallo Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, sweet pepper with mild heat levels. 0 to 500 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. An Italian heirloom named for its “horn of the bull” shape. The peppery flavor is neither hot nor very sweet. Grows to be around 8 inches long and 2 inches in diameter at the shoulder. Matures from green to yellow. ~5,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Corno Di Toro Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
To grow your peppers, prepare your seed starting trays and plant the seeds about 0.25 inches deep into the soil. Start the process about 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. You can choose either a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair, or you can just choose well-draining soil. Make sure the soil stays moist, but don’t overwater your seeds. You can stick your pinky into the soil to see if it is dry below the surface. If it is, then give your plants a little water, but make sure you don’t overwater them. Keep your peppers in a warm spot for germination, somewhere around 80-90 F. You can use a grow light to create a warmer space that will help them germinate. After about 7-10 days, they should germinate, and you can move them to a cooler spot so they can be hardened off before you plant them in the garden. After they are a few inches tall, you can plant them in the garden or in planters! Plant the rows about 2-3 feet apart, and plant individual plants about 12-18 inches apart. Dig a hole and make sure the roots are covered completely!
Taking good care of your plants will ensure that you end up with a great harvest of Corno Di Toro peppers! Make sure to water them consistently. You can sprinkle some mulch around the base of the plant to keep the moisture in and suppress any weeds. Try companion planting with crops like marigolds and basil. This can help keep pests away and attract pollinators to your garden. If your plants get especially tall, you may need to give them some support with a trellis or cage to support the weight of the fruit. To help your plants grow, you can try giving them fertilizer full of phosphorus and calcium. Be sure to follow the instructions on your fertilizer and not over-fertilize them. Keep an eye on your plants and take action immediately if you see any pests or signs of disease.
Harvesting Corno Di Toro Peppers
These peppers are full size when they’ve grown about 6 to 10 inches long. They will either be a bright yellow or a bright green, and they should have a somewhat glossy sheen. They’ll be ripe somewhere between 90 and 100 days after transplanting. When the peppers have grown to their full size and color, you can harvest them with garden shears or a knife by cutting off the peppers, leaving a small stem on the pepper. Be sure to be gentle with the plant so you don’t damage the plant and it can keep producing fruit. Because this is a sweet variety, try not to harvest them too early, because they won’t have their full sweet flavor. Also try to avoid leaving them on the plant for too long, because overripe peppers might be a little bit bitter. Store them in a cool and dry place.
About Corno Di Toro Pepper Garden Seeds
These peppers probably originated in Italy. Their name translates to “Horn of the Bull” in Italian, which is probably referencing their horn-like shape. This is an heirloom variety and has probably been enjoyed by generations! It is grown for its uses in the kitchen, but it’s also a lovely addition to a garden or even a kitchen windowsill.
This is a pretty compact variety, so it can be grown in smaller spaces for gardeners with less space. It can be grown in hanging baskets or pots, but it can also be grown in traditional gardens or raised beds.
These peppers, even though they’re sweet, have a mild heat level, ranging from 0-155 Scoville Heat Units. It has a peppery flavor with a little bit of sweetness. It can be used for fresh eating, or it can be cooked in many different dishes. You can even try pickling these peppers!
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Corno Di Toro Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 50 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,250 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 5,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 20,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 80,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Pepper Type: | Sweet - These peppers (think Bell Peppers) are almost all at 0 on the Scoville Scale, meaning that they have no heat at all. A handful of sweet peppers do register very low on the Scoville scale but are still classed as sweet peppers. For example, Pepperoncinis are sweet peppers but usually rank around 100 to 500 on the Scoville Scale. |
| Corno Di Toro Giallo Pepper Color: | Green, Yellow |
| Corno Di Toro Giallo Pepper Flavor: | Peppery flavor, neither hot nor very sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 90-100 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
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| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: | Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: | 18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 0 to 500 |
| Heat Level: | Mild - 100 to 2,500 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Poblano Ancho or Pepperoncini |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready for harvest around 91 days or more from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |