Capsicum annuum L.
Topepo Rosso is a traditional Italian sweet pepper variety (Capsicum annuum L.) known as the tomato pepper. Its slightly flattened, ribbed fruits resemble a large tomato, while the flavour is intensely sweet and the walls are very thick and fleshy.
Features
- Fruits are dark green at first and turn bright red when ripe
- Juicy, crunchy flesh that keeps its structure after cooking or pickling
- Round shape and thick walls make it ideal for stuffing
- Compact plant 45–65 cm tall
- Yield up to 2.5 kg per plant
Growing
- Sowing for seedlings: February–March, in a warm and bright place
- Planting out in a greenhouse or open field after spring frosts, in a sunny spot sheltered from wind
- Fertile soil
- Flowering: May–September
Use
For fresh eating, stuffing and traditional Italian preserving.
Package
- Producer: W. Legutko
- Seed weight: 0.3 g
