{"product_id":"giant-marconi-red-pepper-seeds-25-heirloom-italian-sweet-pepper-seeds","title":"Giant Marconi Red Pepper Seeds – 25 Heirloom Italian Sweet Pepper Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant Marconi Red Pepper is a classic Italian sweet pepper prized for its elongated, tapered fruits that mature from green to a vibrant red. These large, thick-walled peppers are versatile in the kitchen, perfect for roasting, grilling, stuffing, or enjoying fresh in salads. As an heirloom variety, Giant Marconi Red Pepper offers reliable performance and rich flavor that home gardeners love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and productive, this pepper variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a great choice for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. The plants produce abundant yields of sweet, mild peppers that are ready to harvest in mid to late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, elongated fruits that turn from green to red at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, mild flavor with thick, meaty walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom Italian variety known for excellent roasting and stuffing qualities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProductive plants that continue to set fruit throughout the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum annuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual vegetable (perennial in warm climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6-8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright bushy plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-11 (grown as annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-80 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1\/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep soil warm (75-85°F) for best germination. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions before planting in the garden after all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide consistent moisture and mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Harvest peppers when they reach full size and are firm; for red peppers, allow them to ripen on the plant until they turn completely red. Regular harvesting encourages continued production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Giant Marconi Red Pepper seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862008561974,"sku":"FSG-152","price":11.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7662538921_is9o.jpg?v=1793267728","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/giant-marconi-red-pepper-seeds-25-heirloom-italian-sweet-pepper-seeds","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}