CAPSICUM ‘Antohi Romanian’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
A Romanian heirloom capsicum that is extremely prolific with an early harvest, making it great for cooler areas, but it also does well in hot, humid areas. The fruit starts off a pale lemon yellow, turns a pretty orange, and ripens to red. The thick flesh and sweet flavor are enhanced by cooking. The fruit is smooth and tapered and held on upright plants with strong branches.
Plant Type: Warm season, frost-tender annual
Plant Height: 60 – 90 cm
Sow When:
- Temperate: Early spring – inside with extra heat; outside after frost danger has passed
- Subtropical/Tropical: Spring
- All year but avoid January – February
Germination:
- 10 – 21 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 5.5 – 7
Rows: 45 – 90 cm apart
Spacing: 40 – 50 cm between plants, stake
Details:
- Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers; keep moisture constant
Harvest: Pick early fruit green to encourage fruiting; in fruit fly areas, the fruit should be protected by bagging
