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'Giant Marconi' Peppers |
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Hybrid sweet frying type. Plants bear 8- by 3-inch, tapered, dark-green fruit that quickly turns red. 2001 All American Selection.
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AAS Winner in the year 2001
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72
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| Seed Sources: |
Totally Tomato - updated in 2011
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.5 Stars)
Taste: (4.8 Stars)
Yield: (4.0 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.1 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 8
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KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 08/12/2017 by
tdoty
- An experienced gardener
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Clinton, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| I got my seed from Tomato Growers Supply. Germination was 100%. The plants grew almost too fast for our climate. I had to hold them on the back porch longer than I would have liked, but the plants seemed to do well once planted, even though they were a bit overgrown. The production has been prolific and of high quality, even though this year has been cool. The flavor is excellent. I find they can be used as bell pepper substitutes or as frying peppers. Overall they have performed better than most bell peppers do for me. |
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Reviewed on 09/03/2014 by
farmerdill
- An experienced gardener
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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| An excellent sweet pepper. Large enogh to stuff and a very tasty frying pepper. Larger than a cubanelle and better flavor. Large plants that split and break easily under load unless caged or otherwise supported |
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Reviewed on 05/20/2014 by
Dr.J
- An intermediate gardener
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St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| I have grown this pepper for two years now. I grow it because it is a really cool looking and impressive pepper. It is huge and takes a long time to grow; thus, it doesn't yield many peppers. It tastes fine; I didn't notice much difference from other sweet peppers. However...it is so big and beautiful that it often gets passed around the football tailgate rather than being eaten. It makes you look like a serious gardener.
In sum, it is a cool pepper because of it's beauty more than its productivity, functionality, or taste. |
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Reviewed on 12/27/2010 by
prairiemoon2
- An experienced gardener
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Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| First time I tried it last year and in my garden which only has 6 hours of sun, it was a big improvement over other peppers I tried. More peppers, good size, earlier maturity. Good tasting! I am going to grow it again this year. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I am waiting for a perfect pepper, I guess. [g] |
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Reviewed on 03/08/2009 by
JackiMac
- An intermediate gardener
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Jefferson, Alabama, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| I don't usually eat any sort of sweet pepper - they just taste bitter and I have not enjoyed the flavor at all - BUT I tried growing the Giant Marconi last summer and my 7 yr old "dared" me to eat it raw. WELL! I LOVED it! It tasted so sweet with just a hint of smokiness. We had it raw in salads, we grilled with them and I used them for stuffed peppers, instead of the traditional hot peppers.
I have to say, this pepper has converted me! My 7 yr old and my 14 yr old will take peppers to school to eat with their lunches. When kids do that with a veggie ~ I'll jump at the chance to grow them. |
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Reviewed on 02/25/2007 by
Skip
- An experienced gardener
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Mercer, New Jersey, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| I have grown this pepper two years. Yields have been OK, and the peppers are big and tasty. The plants grow about 3 feet high and need support. |
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Reviewed on 12/05/2005 by
Digit
- An experienced gardener
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Spokane, Washington, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| After trying many bells and other Italian Sweets, this is our best tasting pepper. Really, really favorful and production was quite good as well. |
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Reviewed on 10/12/2004 by
E Mancini
- An experienced gardener
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Jefferson, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Excellent tasting pepper. Plants yielded 6 or more large thick walled peppers. |
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