Tolli's Sweet Italian

This sweet, Italian heirloom pepper is a great addition to tomato sauces.

This variety is named for Phil Tolli.

Pepper species are native to the Americas and have been cultivated for thousands of years. The Spanish and Portuguese brought them back to Europe and to their colonies in Africa and Asia. From there peppers continued to spread and develop.

Plant produces good yields of 5" long red sweet peppers. Peppers are very sweet, have thick walls, and turn from green to red when mature. Plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent fresh in salads or added to tomato sauce. A heirloom variety from Italy.

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Capsicum

Species: annuum

Cultivar: Tollies Sweet

Height:

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure:

Full Sun

Heat (Pungency):

Sweet (0 Scoville Units)

Fruit Shape:

Tapered

Oblong

Fruit Size:

Medium (4" to 6" in length)

Fruit Color:

Green changing to red

Days to Maturity:

Mid (69-80 days)

Late (more than 80 days)