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Pepper profile

Marconi Rosso

Origin
Italy
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
6-8 inches

Scoville heat range

100 SHU

Mild heat level

About Marconi Rosso

Marconi Rosso (Red Marconi) is classic Italian sweet pepper perfect for roasting. Rating 0-100 SHU means essentially no heat. These long, tapered peppers develop incredible sweetness when roasted. The thin skin makes them easy to peel after roasting. Essential in Italian antipasto and roasted pepper dishes. Can be eaten raw but truly shine when cooked. The flavor is deeply sweet and slightly smoky when roasted. Very productive and reliable. A staple in Italian vegetable gardens. Beautiful deep red color when fully ripe.

Flavor profile

Sweet with no heat

In the kitchen

Roasting, frying, Italian cuisine

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
70-80 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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