Pepper 'Marconi Red'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Mid Summer
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Menifee, California

Mountain Home, Idaho

Louisville, Kentucky

Jeanerette, Louisiana

Thayer, Missouri

Houston, Texas

Liberty Hill, Texas

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Mountain Home, ID | September 2018 | positive

I live in zone 5'ish, South Idaho. Started these from seed inside the house during the winter, and transplanted to a backyard garden wit...Read More

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Baldwin, LA | March 2014 | positive

This cultivar grew great in my garden. Plants grew to four feet, and produced lots of peppers. The average size was about 2" wide by 8"...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Italian heirloom with sweet, large red fruits. Plants produce 3-lobed tapered blunt-tipped fruits that measure 3" at the shoulder and up ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

An open pollinated cultivar with 12 x 3 inch fruits.

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