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Giant Marconi Pepper Seed Growth Habits:

How tall do Giant Marconi pepper plants get? Maturing approximately 72 days after transplanting, Giant Marconi hybrid pepper plants grow up to 36" tall and produce smoky-tasting sweet peppers that turn red when fully ripened.

Because the plants are intolerant to frost, Giant Marconi pepper seeds should be started indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost date. To ensure a good yield of peppers, you may want to wait until 2 weeks after your last frost date to transplant the seedlings into the garden, as nighttime temperatures below 60 degrees F can interfere with proper fruit set.

The Giant Marconi pepper prefers at least 8 hours of direct sunlight per day as well as evenly moist, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. The hybrid plant offers resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and potato virus Y.

Various Uses for Giant Marconi Sweet Italian Peppers:

The Giant Marconi hybrid pepper is an improved sweet Italian grilling pepper that pairs perfectly with sausage cooked on the grill. The sweet, smoky flavor also makes it a good choice for use as a pizza topping or addition to a green salad. In addition, the long fruit can be cut into strips that are perfect for eating with vegetable dip. The large size of the Giant Marconi pepper makes them a popular choice for stuffed pepper recipes.

Giant Marconi Sweet Pepper Benefits:

Sweet peppers are a low-calorie food rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Red peppers, in particular, are high in vitamin C and beta carotene.

Additional Information:

Pick the peppers often to encourage more fruiting, as the hybrid Giant Marconi sweet pepper plant will continue to produce fruit until the first frost.