Pepper Marconi Rosso – Ontario Seed Company
Capsicum annuum
Marconi Rosso is an Italian ram’s horn variety that produces great tasting, thick walled, very juicy, 4 lobed fruit. The very sweet peppers ripen from a dark green to dark red and average 18cm (7″) long by 6cm (2.5″) wide. This variety is known for its widely shaped fruit.
Approx. 25 Seeds/pkt
How to Grow
Start indoors mid February to late March. Use a soil-less growing mix. Sow seed 6mm (1/4″) deep. Maintaining the growing medium at a minimum temperature of 21C (70F) will enhance germination. Grow the seedlings under bright light and temperatures of 16-21C (60-70F) to produce strong, stocky plants. Transplant after hardening off, in late May to early June. Full sun and a well-drained soil is best. Space the plants 30cm (12″) apart in rows spaced 60cm (24″) apart. Control weeds and avoid high nitrogen fertilizers. Try harvesting the peppers at different maturities to experience a wider range of flavours and textures. Staking is recommended with most varieties. Note: Estimated days to maturity are based on counting the days after transplanting.
