Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Mama Mia Giallo Hybrid
85 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Mama Mia Giallo Hybrid Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, 2014 AAS Winner, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. A beautiful yellow tapered fruit that measures 7 to 9 inches long. Its shape is uniform, and the skin is smooth. One of the earliest Marconi peppers on the market. A bonus is that the compact 24-inch plant takes up less space with excellent coverage from sunburn. ~3,360 seeds/oz.
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Growing Mama Mia Giallo Hybrid Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
Ready to grow your pepper plants from seeds? Gather your seed-starting trays, a quality seed-starting medium, and your pepper seeds to get started. If you want to increase your chances of success, consider using optional tools like grow lights, heat mats, humidity domes, and a spray bottle. First, fill your trays with a moistened medium and plant 2-3 seeds about a quarter inch deep in each cell. Gently cover the seeds with more medium and water thoroughly. To maintain moisture, cover the trays with a humidity dome or plastic wrap.
Place the seed trays in a warm area, aiming for a germination temperature of around 85 F. Heat mats can be beneficial to sustain this temperature. Once you notice the first signs of a seedling emerging, remove any covers and expose the trays to full, direct sunlight. Daily checks are crucial until all seeds have germinated. Be aware that a sunny windowsill may not provide sufficient light, and without adequate light, seedlings may become leggy and weak, reducing their chances of thriving when transplanted outdoors. After germination, keep the strongest seedling in each cell, and clip the others down at the soil level.
As you wait for your seedlings to develop, they'll need full sunlight and consistent warmth. Water them regularly, keeping the soil moist until they develop 1-2 sets of true leaves. After this point, start to let the soil dry slightly between waterings to prepare them for outdoor conditions. Begin hardening off the seedlings by gradually increasing their outdoor exposure over 1-2 weeks when the nighttime temperatures stay above 50 F. This step is crucial to help them adjust to outside conditions and reduce transplant shock.
Once there's no risk of frost and the seedlings are well-acclimated to outdoor conditions, prepare your garden beds. Enrich the soil with high-quality fertilizer or compost, ensuring it drains well and is positioned in full sunlight (8-12 hours daily). Avoid planting in soil that has recently hosted peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, or potatoes within the last three years. Space holes 18-24 inches apart in rows that are 2-3 feet apart. Plant the seedlings at the same depth they grew in their trays, firm the soil around them, and water thoroughly to settle them in.
Regular monitoring for pests and diseases is essential for maintaining healthy plants. Implement proactive measures and act quickly if you spot any issues. Water deeply and infrequently, and consider using mulch or grow fabric to suppress weeds and reduce water evaporation. In cooler climates, dark mulch or black plastic can help increase soil temperature. Staking is advisable to support the plants once they begin to bear fruit, preventing breakage.
Harvesting Mama Mia Giallo Hybrid Peppers
Harvest when they have reached their peak size and solid yellow color, typically 85-100 days after transplantation. Slice the fruit off the plant 1-2 inches above the fruit. Harvest frequently to encourage more fruit.
About Mama Mia Giallo Hybrid Pepper Garden Seeds
Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus, this heavy-yielding bright yellow pepper is compact and perfect for nearly any garden situation. They mature into a classic pepper crescent shape yet carry no heat at all. The juicy and meaty flesh is undeniably delicious to any palate.
Mama Mia is ideal for growing in pots, garden beds, patio containers, greenhouses, half barrels, and anywhere else it has good soil, full sun, and adequate warmth. With enough light, it can even grow indoors!
Noted as the 2014 All-American Selections winner of the Edible Vegetable of the Year award, this pepper is loved for having easy-to-remove skin, a sweet flavor, and resistance to sunburn thanks to a beautifully dense plant.
To get the solid yellow color desired by most gardeners, it is best if the plants receive 8-12 hours of sunlight daily. With 6-8 hours, the fruits will still develop, but they might not be as full of a yellow color.
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Mama Mia Giallo Hybrid Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg - Approximately 25 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 3,360 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 16,800 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 67,200 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. |
| Mama Mia Giallo Hybrid Pepper Color: | Yellow |
| Mama Mia Giallo Hybrid Pepper Flavor: | 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: | 85 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-24 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 |
Other
| 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 |
| Heat Level: | Sweet - Peppers with no heat. 0-99 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Bell Peppers |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready for harvest around 76 to 90 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. 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 |
| Pepper Use: | Salad, Grilling, Roasting |