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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