{"product_id":"marconi-red-sweet-pepper-seeds-organic","title":"Marconi Red Sweet Pepper Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepper\u003c\/strong\u003e - Marconi Red - \u003ci\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTender Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom. This sweet red pepper from Italy has somewhat elongated fruit up to 12\" long and 3\" across at the shoulders. Ideal for frying and tasty green as well as red. An early variety known for its high yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet peppers are loaded with vitamins C and A. Red peppers contain twice the vitamin C and eleven times the beta carotene of green peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppers require deeply-worked, well-drained soil with plenty of added organic matter and a pH of 6.0-6.8. Water deeply, but don't over water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Direct seeding is not recommended. Stake to keep fruit off the ground and mulch for disease and weed control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest the first fruits early to encourage continued production through the season. Cut (don't pull) the fruit from the stems. These peppers may be harvested from the green stage through the color changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e75-85°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e6-15 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e20\"-26\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e70-85 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning: \u003c\/strong\u003e12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack: \u003c\/strong\u003e50 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(33,43,54);\"\u003eFor more information, please enjoy our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-grow-peppers-a-growing-guide\"\u003eResource Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(33,43,54);\"\u003e for planting and growing peppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45067502321800,"sku":"SNV8126","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/organic-pepper-sweet-marconi-red.jpg?v=1776906510","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/marconi-red-sweet-pepper-seeds-organic","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}