Giant Marconi Red Pepper Seeds – 25 Heirloom Italian Sweet Pepper Seeds

Giant 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.

Easy 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.

Plant Features

• Large, elongated fruits that turn from green to red at maturity
• Sweet, mild flavor with thick, meaty walls
• Heirloom Italian variety known for excellent roasting and stuffing qualities
• Productive plants that continue to set fruit throughout the season
• Versatile for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable (perennial in warm climates)
• Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright bushy plants
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-11 (grown as annual)
• Days to Maturity: 70-80 days from transplant
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start 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.

Provide 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.

What's Included

25 Giant Marconi Red Pepper seeds.