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- Days to maturity
- 70–90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Marconi Red (Red Marconi) is an Italian sweet pepper of impressive length: tri-lobed fruit up to 12 inches long with 3-inch shoulders, light green turning bright red, on large plants that need support. Thin skinned and tender fleshed, it is one of the best peppers for roasting or grilling and peels easily afterward. Carolina Seeds lists it at about 65 days to green harvest. Sow indoors roughly two months ahead of the final frost and set out when nights are warm. Green fruit is milder; wait for red for full sweetness.
Marconi Red traits
- Italian heirloom sweet type
- Fruit up to 12 inches long and 3 inches at the shoulder
- Light green ripening to bright red
- Thin skin and tender sweet flesh
- Large plants that benefit from support
- About 65 days to green harvest
Good for
- Roasting and grilling
- Frying
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marconi Red this page | 70–90 days | — | — |
| Alma Paprika | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Ancho Magnifico | 70 days | — | — |
| Bananarama | 70 days | — | — |
| Big Bertha | 70–73 days | — | — |
| Big Chili II | 70–90 days | — | — |
| Big Jim Chili | 70–80 days | — | — |
Marconi Red FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Marconi Red?
Marconi Red (Red Marconi) is an Italian sweet pepper of impressive length: tri-lobed fruit up to 12 inches long with 3-inch shoulders, light green turning bright red, on large plants that need support. Thin skinned and tender fleshed, it is one of the best peppers for roasting or grilling and peels easily afterward.
How many days to maturity is Marconi Red?
Marconi Red is listed at 70–90 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 Marconi Red compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Marconi Red: 70–90 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alma Paprika (70–80 days), Ancho Magnifico (70 days), Bananarama (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Marconi Red good for?
Marconi Red is grown for roasting and grilling, frying, fresh slicing.
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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- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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