Peppers are large, sweet and super versatile. These long tapered
peppers are great for grilling, roasting or slicing fresh into salads.
They start green and ripen to deep red with a smoky- sweet flavor
when fully ripen
Giant Marconi
Disclaimer most items are done to order for pepper’s and herbs
especially give us two months for your order to be ready if we cannot
fulfil your order within that time frame you will receive 100% of your
money back guaranteed.
On Monday to Thursday between 8-9 am and 5-7pm either at Whitter village or Fairview complex in Montego Bay (if you are in Falmouth we can make arrangements for pickup). Outside of Montego Bay we can send it via Knusford Express or Tara you will be responsible for the courier price.
Transplant: Transplant early morning or late afternoon to avoid sun
stress. Water the seedling a few hours before transplanting. This
reduces shock and makes it easier to move. Dig a small hole in the
soil in your grow bag place the seedling in and gently firm the soil
around the base. Give it a good soak right after transplanting for at
least 2 days placed in filtered light to reduce transplant shock.
Sun: At least 6 hours a day with afternoon shade.
Water: Keep soil moist and not soggy allow soil to dry slightly in
between waterings. Water slowly and fully drench the soil with
water DO NOT surface water. With this method you can water
3 times a week. Bottom water only avoid getting water on leaves.
Space: If placed in grow bags 10 gallon is great. The smallest will be 5 gallons but remember the smaller the space the smaller the root
system the less fruit.
Staking: Known for vigorous growth reaching 24-30 inches in height
and 18-24 inches in width therefore a stake or cage maybe needed to
support growth.
Soil: Well-draining soil with compost or fertilizer
Fertilizer: During the growing stages high nitrogen is recommended
but when flowers begin to form you can switch to high phosphorus
and potassium. During the flowering period banana tea can be used
for similar results. Bonus tip when pepper plant begins to flower
remove the flowers at least two times this helps the plant become
stronger to accommodate the fruit.
Pruning: Trim lower leaves especially ones that touch the soil. This
improves airflow and prevent disease. Remove yellow or crowded
leaves.
Harvesting: After transplanting harvest should be expected 75 days
give or take 2 weeks. Pick when peppers turn deep red and are 6-9
inches long. They can be harvested green but they sweetest deep
red. Harvest regularly to keep the plant producing more fruit. Bonus
tip use scissors or garden shears to cut peppers, pulling them can
damage the plant.