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Item Details<\/h2>\n

Introduced to SSE in 1979 by SSE member Mike Cannon of New York. Sweet Italian variety was given to him by Phil Tolli. Large, dependable yields of 5″ long scarlet-red peppers. This is one of our all-around favorites for fresh eating, frying, and canning recipes. Great added to tomato sauces. 75-85 days from transplant. Sweet.<\/p>\n

Learn to Grow Tolli’s, Sweet Italian Pepper<\/h2>\n

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Instructions<\/strong> – Sow seeds indoors \u00bc\u201d deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.<\/p>\n

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  • Spacing:<\/strong>\u00a0Plant seeds 1\/4 inch deep, 18-24 inches apart in rows 24-36 inches apart.<\/u><\/u><\/li>\n
  • Sunlight:<\/strong>\u00a0These peppers require full sun.<\/u><\/u><\/li>\n
  • Soil:\u00a0<\/strong>They thrive in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.<\/u><\/u><\/li>\n
  • Watering:<\/strong>\u00a0Water regularly to maintain moist soil, but do not overwater.<\/u><\/u><\/li>\n
  • Harvesting:\u00a0<\/strong>Harvest when the peppers reach the desired size or color.<\/u><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Health Benefits:<\/u><\/u><\/h2>\n
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    • Vitamin C:\u00a0<\/strong>They’re high in vitamin C, supporting immune health.<\/u><\/u><\/li>\n
    • Vitamin A:<\/strong>\u00a0They are a good source of vitamin A, promoting eye health.<\/u><\/u><\/li>\n
    • Heart Health:<\/strong>\u00a0They contain heart-healthy nutrients like potassium and folate.<\/u><\/u><\/li>\n
    • Antioxidants:\u00a0<\/strong>They are high in antioxidants, which help protect cells against damage.<\/u><\/u><\/li>\n
    • Capsaicin:<\/strong>\u00a0They contain capsaicin, which has pain-relieving properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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      • 25 seeds Packet<\/li>\n
      • Organic<\/li>\n
      • Scarlet fruits grow to 5 inches long<\/li>\n
      • Great for fresh eating, frying, and canning<\/li>\n
      • 75-85 days from transplant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":650,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0},"product_cat":[32,17],"product_tag":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hawaiianvolcanicorganic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/648"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hawaiianvolcanicorganic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hawaiianvolcanicorganic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hawaiianvolcanicorganic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=648"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hawaiianvolcanicorganic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hawaiianvolcanicorganic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hawaiianvolcanicorganic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=648"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hawaiianvolcanicorganic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}