2014 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Pepper Mama Mia Giallo F1
Very early maturing yellow sweet Italian pepper. Long tapered fruits with easy to remove skin. A nice sweet flavor that is excellent either fresh, grilled or roasted. Bright yellow/gold fruit are pendant on sturdy dark green bushy plants with excellent coverage from sunburn. The somewhat compact 24″ plant takes up less space and offers disease tolerance to Tobacco mosaic virus.
Plant Description
Genus:
Capsicum
Species:
annuum
Common Name:
Pepper
Plant Habit:
Bushy
Plant Height:
20-24 inches
Plant Spread:
20 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest):
Bright yellow/gold
Fruit Shape:
Elongated
Fruit Weight:
2-4 ounces
Fruit Size:
7-9 inches
Fruit Flavor Description:
Sweet
Foliage Color:
Dark green
Disease Resistances or Tolerances:
Tobacco mosaic virus
Breeder:
Seeds by Design
Close Market Comparison:
: Marconi Golden and Giant Marconi
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
15 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed):
125
Days To Harvest (Transplant):
85
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Dry to normal
Season Type:
Warm season
Staking Required:
N0
Container:
Yes
How to Grow:
Sow seeds for transplant about 5 weeks before setting out in frost-free garden setting. Transplant in sunny location in 3-foot rows with a 15-inch spacing. These sturdy 24-inch plants may require staking in windy areas. Harvest wonderful yellow peppers when the fruits are completely yellow. Enjoy fresh or roasted for soups and sauces.
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