Sweet Pepper Marconi Purple 10 seeds TessGruun

75/80 days. Deliciously sweet Italian peppers turn a rich shade of purple when they are fully ripe, adding a beautiful new color choice to Marconi peppers. Expect plentiful harvests of these peppers, which become about 6-in. long with a tapered shape ending in a blunt tip. Traditionally used for frying, Marconis are also wonderful when eaten fresh. Create a beautiful salad with Purple Marconi, either by itself or in combination with the red and golden versions. Days to Germination: 10-21 Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65 to 70F Days To Harvest: 75/80 days Planting Depth: 1/8 inch Spacing, Seed: 1 inches Spacing, Plant: 15-20 inches Light: Full Sun, Warm location, Greenhouse, Conservatory Sow seeds 1/4" deep in 3inch pots with quality seed compost. Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days at 65-70degrees F. Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have at least two pairs of leaves. When 4-5 inches plant 15-20" apart in greenhouse / conservatory with root ball 1/2" below the soil surface. Keep moist and feed when flowering with tomato type fertiliser. Harvest when fruits have reached full-size and full colour.