Totally Tomato Corno Di Toro Sweet Pepper
Best heirloom choice for home gardeners seeking abundant, classic Italian harvests.
These heirloom peppers bring a classic Italian flair to the garden with their impressive, bull-horn shape and sweet, complex flavor. While the tall, vigorous plants demand a bit more vertical space, the reward is a prolific harvest of vibrant, high-quality fruit that is perfect for saving seeds year after year.
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Who it's for
- Gourmet cooks seeking intense flavor for roasting and sauces
- Creative chefs wanting visually striking peppers for stuffing and grilling
- Home gardeners prioritizing high-volume harvests for their kitchen
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting to avoid staking or caging plants
- Northern growers dealing with short, cool summer seasons
- Shoppers preferring immediate pickup at local garden centers
Performance breakdown
Heirloom Authenticity
A classic Italian variety that delivers true-to-type traditional flavor profiles.
Yield Potential
Vigorous plant growth supports a generous harvest of large, impressive fruits.
Seed Saving Viability
Open-pollinated genetics make this an excellent choice for sustainable garden cycles.
Climate Versatility
Broad adaptability across zones 3 through 9 ensures reliable seasonal performance.
Maturity Speed
A 72-day window balances early production with high-quality fruit development.
Cultivation Ease
Straightforward growth requirements make this accessible for most home vegetable gardeners.
Key Specs
SKU
T03134
Days to Maturity
72 days
Seed Count
30 seeds
Planting Season
Spring
Planting Depth
0.25 inches
Recommended Zones
3 to 9
Fertilizer Type
4-6-8
Genus/Species
Capsicum annuum
Is Organic
False
Seed Form
Loose Seeds
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