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- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Growth habit
- Bushy, upright
- Breeder
- Seminis Vegetable Seeds
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Giant Marconi F1 is a big Italian sweet pepper from Seminis (bred by Jim Waltrip) and a 2001 AAS national winner. The elongated, 3- to 4-lobed fruit is about 8 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide, good eaten green and very sweet once red; the walls are thick and the fruit stores well. Bushy, upright plants of about 30 inches with a 2-foot spread need no staking and grow in containers. Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus and potato virus Y. Direct sowing is not recommended. About 72 days from transplant.
Giant Marconi F1 traits
- Elongated 3- to 4-lobed fruit about 8 inches long
- Good green, very sweet when red
- Thick walls with good storage ability
- Bushy, upright 30-inch plant, no staking
- Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus and potato virus Y
- AAS national winner 2001, Seminis Vegetable Seeds
- About 72 days from transplant
Good for
- Roasting and grilling
- Frying
- Stuffing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Marconi F1 this page | 72 days | Bushy, upright | — |
| Carmen F1 | 75 days | Bushy, upright | — |
| Mariachi hybrid | 66 days | Bushy, upright | — |
| Cajun Belle | 60 days | Bushy, upright | — |
| Holy Molé hybrid | 85–110 days | Bushy, upright | — |
Giant Marconi F1 FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Giant Marconi F1?
Giant Marconi F1 is a big Italian sweet pepper from Seminis (bred by Jim Waltrip) and a 2001 AAS national winner. The elongated, 3- to 4-lobed fruit is about 8 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide, good eaten green and very sweet once red; the walls are thick and the fruit stores well.
How many days to maturity is Giant Marconi F1?
Giant Marconi F1 is listed at 72 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.
How does Giant Marconi F1 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Giant Marconi F1: 72 days, bushy, upright. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Carmen F1 (75 days), Mariachi hybrid (66 days), Cajun Belle (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Giant Marconi F1 good for?
Giant Marconi F1 is grown for roasting and grilling, frying, stuffing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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Source
Source: All-America Selections
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