Giant Marconi Pepper Seeds
Giant Marconi Pepper Seeds
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Heat Level:
- Grower Experience Level: Beginner
- Plant Size: 3 ft.
- Pod Size: 8 in.
- Days to Harvest: 70 - 79 days
- Origin: USA
- Species: Annuum
- SHU: 0
Each pepper seed pack includes 10+ seeds. For orders with more than 1,000 seeds, please request bulk packaging.
Description:
Description:
🫑 Giant Marconi Pepper Seeds – Award-Winning Sweet Italian Flavor
You’ll love growing the Giant Marconi Pepper, a versatile, award-winning variety that brings outstanding flavor and performance to your garden. Honored with the All-America Selections (AAS) award in 2001, this improved Italian sweet pepper was recognized for its earliness, adaptability, and high yields and it continues to be a garden favorite today.
Compact 2½ ft plants produce impressive, 8-inch-long peppers that ripen from glossy green to deep red. Each elongated, slightly lobed pod delivers a sweet, smoky flavor with rich undertones that intensify when grilled or roasted. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) and Potato Y Virus, these vigorous plants thrive all season long and keep producing right up until frost when harvested regularly. Ready to grow like a pro? Explore our Raised Garden Beds Collection for the ultimate garden set up.
Perfect for both home gardeners and chefs, the Giant Marconi shines in everything from salads and salsas to roasted dishes and stuffed pepper recipes. Sweet, reliable, and prolific it’s a true winner in every sense.
🌱 Pepper Details
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Species: Capsicum annuum
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Heat Level: None (Sweet)
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Flavor: Sweet with a hint of smokiness
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Plant Height: ≈ 2½ ft tall (compact, bushy)
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Fruit Size: Up to 8 inches long with slightly lobed end
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Color Progression: Green → Red at maturity
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Disease Resistance: Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) and Potato Y Virus
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Best Uses: Grilling, roasting, salads, salsas, and stuffed pepper dishes
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Awards: All-America Selections Winner (2001)
Start your Giant Marconi Pepper Seeds strong with our Seed Starting Supplies Collection, from seed trays and heat mats to nutrient-rich fertilizers for healthy plants all season long.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- Dibber or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
