Days to Maturity: 75-80
Full sun
Capsicum annuum. An Italian heirloom producing long, slender crimson pods. Brought from Italy by Maria’s mother and lovingly saved in her garden for years, this variety carried the family nickname Cicchina - “little darling.” Plants are highly prolific, offering a gentle, warming heat and rich flavor.
20 seeds per packet
Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost. Plant seeds ¼" deep. Seeds germinate in 7-14 days, but could take up to 21 days. Transplant to garden after danger of last frost has passed. Harden off before planting in the garden. Allow for 1' between plants and 3' between rows.