🫑 Pepper 'Marconi Rosso'

Sowing window (UK)	February to March
Minimum soil temperature	18°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	1 cm
Spacing	45 cm apart
Days to germination	14 days
Days to harvest	150 days
Sowing method	Start under cover, transplant out
Frost hardy	No
Sun	full-sun
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Solanaceae

When should I sow Pepper 'Marconi Rosso' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Pepper 'Marconi Rosso' from February to March. It is normally started under cover and transplanted. Wait until the soil has reached 18°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - pepper will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Pepper 'Marconi Rosso' need to germinate?

Pepper 'Marconi Rosso' needs a minimum soil temperature of 18°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Pepper 'Marconi Rosso'?

For Pepper 'Marconi Rosso', sow it 1cm deep and space plants 45cm apart.

How long does Pepper 'Marconi Rosso' take to grow?

Pepper 'Marconi Rosso' takes roughly 150 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 14 days.

Is Pepper 'Marconi Rosso' frost hardy?

No. Pepper 'Marconi Rosso' is not frost hardy. Do not put it outside until the risk of frost has passed in your area, and be ready to fleece it if a late frost is forecast.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.