{"product_id":"pepper-specialty-sweet-marconi-golden-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Pepper Specialty Sweet Marconi Golden 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepper Specialty Sweet Marconi Golden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a refined Italian heirloom selection celebrated for its distinctive elongated form and sophisticated flavor profile. These non-GMO seeds produce vigorous plants bearing characteristic tapered fruits that mature to a luminous golden-yellow, each pepper reaching 6–8 inches in length. The thick, meaty walls deliver exceptional substance and texture, making Marconi Golden ideally suited to high-heat cooking applications — grilling, roasting, and sautéing. A naturally elevated sugar content with subtle fruity undertones and virtually no heat make this a favorite for gardeners and cooks who prize sweetness over fire. Plants reach 24–30 inches tall and produce prolifically over a long season. Ready to harvest 70–85 days after transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(12, 65, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 63%. Test Date: 10\/25. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Pepper Specialty Sweet Marconi Golden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Italian Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic European specialty variety prized by Italian home cooks for generations — the definitive golden frying pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong, Meaty Fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 inch tapered fruits with thick walls and minimal seed cavity — maximum usable flesh per pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirtually No Heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally sweet with subtle fruity complexity and essentially zero Scoville units — all flavor, no fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional for Grilling \u0026amp; Roasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick walls hold their structure beautifully under high heat and develop deep, caramelized sweetness when charred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Yielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Productive plants continue bearing throughout the warm season in favorable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations for at least 75 years — save seeds year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — at least 8 hours per day. Peppers are heat-loving and require maximum warmth for best fruit set and sweetness development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Amend generously with compost — peppers are heavy feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost at 80–85°F soil temperature. Germination can be slow — use a heat mat for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transplant outdoors only after soil temperatures reach 65°F and all frost risk has passed. Cold soil severely stunts pepper growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 18–24 inches apart in rows 24–30 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and consistently — 1–2 inches per week. Inconsistent moisture causes blossom drop and reduces yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply balanced fertilizer at transplanting; switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium formula once flowering begins to support fruit development and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake or cage plants — the long, heavy fruits can bend or break stems without support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest at the golden-yellow stage (70–85 days after transplanting) for peak sweetness. Can also be harvested green for a crisper, milder flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeseedpledge.org\/\" style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds® holds a valid Vegetable Seed License, ensuring our seeds meet state and federal quality standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled Whole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grill over high heat, turning occasionally, until charred and collapsed — peel, drizzle with good olive oil and flaky salt for the definitive Italian preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast whole at 450°F for 30–35 minutes until charred, then steam in a covered bowl to loosen skins. Peel, slice, and dress with olive oil, garlic, and capers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéed (Peperonata):\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice and sauté slowly in olive oil with onions and tomatoes for the classic Italian peperonata — a versatile condiment for bruschetta, pasta, and grilled meats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStuffed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halve and stuff with seasoned rice, ground meat, cheese, or breadcrumbs and bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes for a substantial main course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntipasto:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marinate roasted and peeled strips in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a classic Italian antipasto that keeps refrigerated for up to a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh in Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice raw into salads and composed plates for crunchy sweetness and striking golden color contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003eOrder Sweet Marconi Golden Pepper Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh Marconi Golden peppers in your spring and summer gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplies to harvested sweet peppers (not planting seeds). Per 1 medium yellow sweet pepper (186g):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5g (1% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mg (0% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.8g (4% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7g (6% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 341mg (379% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4mg (24% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48mcg (12% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 394mg (8% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutritional values are estimates for harvested fruit from mature sweet pepper plants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germination rate for this variety is 63% — sow extra seeds to ensure a full stand. Results may vary by growing conditions, soil temperature, and climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Properly stored pepper seeds remain viable for 2–3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as a warm-season annual in USDA Zones 5–11. Best in Zones 7–11 for full-season production. 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