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Sweet Pepper Seed 'Marconi'

Image of Sweet Pepper Marcon
Image of Sweet Pepper Marcon
Image of Sweet Pepper Marconi
Image of Sweet Pepper Marconi

Capsicum annuum 'Marconi Rosso'


Supplied as a packet of approximately 20 seeds.

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1 or more £2.30 each. Group & quantity discounts
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As the name suggests this is an Italian variety.

Produces 6" - 7" (16 - 17.5 cm) long tapered fruits that are up to 2" (5 cm) in diameter at the shoulder and thick walled and extremely sweet. Fruits can be picked green or left on the plant to mature to a rich red colour.

Ideal sliced for Summer salads, stir frying, preserving in oil or for cooked dishes.

Plants grow to around 3 feet (90 cm) tall with a spread of around 18" - 2 feet (45 - 60 cm).

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

  • Origin: Italy.
  • Heat: Sweet.

General Information

A Note About Our Seed Packets & Seed Counts
Information on Victoriana's method of packeting seed, including information on the seed packets. Also details on Victoriana's seed guarantee.

Chilli Pepper & Sweet Pepper Heat Guide
A guide to the heat levels of sweet peppers and chilli peppers - from the cool to the volcanic. Also details on how Pepper heat levels are measured.

Pollinator Friendly Plants
A detailed guide to the seeds and plants Victoriana Nurseries sell that will attract and provide a food source to bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.

How To...

How To Grow Chillies & Sweet Peppers - Part 1 (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen on the basics of caring for chillies and sweet peppers in the first few months.

How To Grow Chillies & Sweet Peppers - Part 2 (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen on the basics of caring for chillies and sweet peppers as the season progresses.

How To Sow & Grow Chilli Pepper & Sweet Peppers
Detailed advice on sowing and growing chilli peppers and sweet peppers - both inside and outside.

How To Sow & Transplant Chilli Peppers, Sweet Peppers & Aubergines (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen explaining how to sow and then transplant chilli and sweet peppers. The same technique can also be used for aubergines.