Bring a taste of Italy to your garden!
Marconi Red peppers are long, slender, and bursting with sweet, rich flavor. These Italian heirlooms are a joy to grow and even more delightful to eat, perfect for roasting, grilling, or slicing fresh into your favorite dishes.
Variety: Marconi Red Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Growth Habit: Warm-season annual
Height: 24–30 inches
Flavor Profile: Sweet, rich, and mild
Color: Green maturing to deep red
Planting Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 75–85 days
Uses: Excellent for roasting, grilling, fresh snacking, and antipasto
Fun Fact: Marconi peppers are a treasured Italian heirloom known for their exceptional flavor and versatility in the kitchen.
These peppers are made for the grill. Their long, tapered shape chars beautifully, bringing out a smoky sweetness that’s irresistible in antipasto platters, sandwiches, or tossed into pasta. Slice them raw for a crisp crunch, or roast them whole for a silky, caramelized treat. They’re the kind of pepper that makes you want to cook barefoot with a glass of wine in hand.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Transplant outdoors, spacing plants 18 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting.
🌿 Support and Maintain: Stake plants to support their long, fruit-laden stems.
✂️ Harvest: Pick when fruits are fully red and glossy for peak sweetness and flavor.
