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marconi hot red pepper seed packet

non gmo marconi hot red pepper seed bag

Mountain Valley Seed Company

Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Marconi Red

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$2.79

250 Mg Packet ~30 Seeds 1 OZ ~3,360 Seeds

73 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Marconi Red Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, high yielding, drought tolerant, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Marconi Red is a prolific old Italian heirloom prized for its huge, crisp, sweet red 3-lobed fruits. Amazing flavor! Delicious 10-12 inch long peppers are excellent eaten fresh or fried as the Italians do. ~3,360 seeds/oz.

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Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Marconi Red

Delicious 10-12" long peppers are excellent eaten fresh or fried like the Italians do it. Try Red Marconi peppers the next time you are making a red sauce or pasta dish.

Seeds Per Package:

250 mg - Approximately 30 Seeds
1 oz - Approximately 3,360 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.
Marconi Red Pepper Color:	Red
Marconi Red 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:	73 (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.
Growth Speed:	Early - Ready for harvest around 61 to 75 days 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, Containers
Pepper Use:	Slicing, Frying, Sauteing
Climate Tolerance:	Drought Tolerant

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