Description: Delicious sweet peppers reaching up to 12" long Italian heirloom variety Enormous, 12" long peppers Initially green, maturing to red Exceptional flavor Great for sauteing MORE ABOUT MARCONI RED SWEET PEPPERS: (Capsicum annuum) Italian variety produces heavy yields of large, 12" long sweet peppers. Perfect for fresh eating or frying. Plants are sturdy, but will require caging to support their heavy loads of large peppers. Sweet. 70-90 days to harvest. 25 seeds/pkt. GROWING PEPPERS FROM SEED: CULTURE: Peppers perform best in well-drained soil that contains plenty of organic matter and adequate phosphorous and calcium. Mulching plants with poly, paper, or natural materials will ensure consistent moisture throughout the root zone. SOWING: For earliest harvest, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 1/4" deep in well moistened, sterile seed-starting mix. The ideal temperature for pepper seed germination is 85 degrees. For best results, place a growers heat mat beneath trays until germination has occurred. Under ideal conditions, germination should occur in 10-14 days. TRANSPLANTING: After danger of frost has passed, set transplants 18-24" apart in rows 24-36" apart. Ensure that plants receive 1-2" of water per week. Avoid over-application of nitrogen as this can cause vegetative growth at the expense of fruit set. INSECT PESTS: Biological controls such as Bacillus thuringiensis can be effective in controlling climbing cutworms. Aphids, flea beetles, and other hard-shelled insects can be controlled with a simple homemade insecticidal soap solution. DISEASES AND PROBLEMS: To prevent common pepper diseases like Phytopthora and bacterial spot, avoid watering plants at night or on cool, cloudy days. Excess nitrogen and/or insufficient phosphorous can cause pepper plants to become bushy and produce few blossoms. HARVEST AND STORAGE: Peppers can be harvested at any time, but should be picked before they become soft or overly mature. Harvesting regularly will encourage further fruit set. Peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. SAVING SEEDS: Select disease-free plants that are true-to-type. Pepper plants are prone to cross pollination by bees, so precautions should be taken to prevent pollination by insects. Covering plants with mosquito netting is an effective method to protect against pollen contamination.
Price: 4.18 USD
Location: Stuart, Iowa
End Time: 2024-08-28T20:13:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.3 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Climate: Tropical Wet & Dry, Tropical Wet, Semiarid, Mediterranean, Marine West Coast, Humid Subtropical, Humid Continental, Highland, Arid
Common Name: Pepper
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Color: Red
Soil Type: Silt, Sand, Saline, Peat, Loam, Clay, Chalk
Brand: Thresh Seed Co.
Season of Interest: Summer, Spring, Fall
Soil pH: Neutral
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Genus: Capsicum
Sunlight: Medium Sun, Full Sun
Features: Self-Pollinating, Open-Pollinating, Edible
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
