CAPSICUM ‘Peperoni Lombardo’
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
‘Peperoni Lombardo’ is often listed as a chili but it is so mild it is best described as a capsicum. This Italian heirloom is traditionally used in its green stage for pickling or preserving in oil. The fruit is 15 cm long and skinny, 2-3cm wide, tapering to a point. It changes color from a pale green to a bright shiny red. It has a sweet, mild taste and can be used in salads or stir-fries. The bushes grow to 80cm tall and are highly productive.
Plant Type: Warm season, frost-tender annual
Plant Height: 80 cm
Sow When:
- Temperate: Early spring – inside with extra heat; outside after frost danger has passed
- Subtropical: Spring
- Tropical: All year but avoid January – February
Germination:
- 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 6 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow Where: Into seedling pots, transplant when soil is warm
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil pH 5 – 6
Spacing: 45 cm between plants
Details:
- Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers as these will promote leaf growth at the expense of fruit; keep moisture constant
Harvest: 90 days; use fresh or pickled; continues to bear over a long period
