- Red pepper seeds of the Corno di Toro Rosso (red bull's horn) variety, with long, tapered fruits that turn red at full maturity, sweet flesh and a distinctive taste for fresh eating and cooking. The variety suits open-field growing and gives a strong plant with good yield under proper crop care. Easy to manage and relatively tolerant of different growing conditions, it is a good choice for vegetable growers looking for steady production and high fruit quality.
Key Features
- Long, tapered fruits with high market quality.
- Fruits turn from green to red at full maturity.
- Sweet flesh and distinctive taste for fresh eating and cooking.
- High purity for uniform growth in the field.
- Suitable for open-field cultivation.
- Good germination for a strong start when sown correctly.
Specifications
- Crop: Pepper
- Variety: RED Corno di Toro Rosso
- Type: Non-hybrid (NON)
- Purity: 98%
- Germination: 70%
- Registration No.: S000414455750004
- Suitable cultivation: Open field
- Seed treatment: Metalaxyl
- Country of origin: Italy
- Producer: Hortus srl – Italy
Directions for Use
- Sow seeds first in seedling trays at a depth of 0.5–1 cm.
- Germination starts within 7–14 days, depending on temperature.
- Transplant to the permanent field when seedlings reach 10–15 cm or after 4–6 true leaves.
- Recommended spacing: 70 cm between rows × 50 cm between plants (as per pack).
- Peppers need regular irrigation without waterlogging for balanced growth.
Planting Calendar in Saudi Arabia
- 🌱 Mild regions: September to March.
- 🌱 Warm regions: planting possible from August to April.
- 🌱 Avoid planting during very hot periods to ensure good fruit set.
Harvest Time
- Harvest begins about 70–90 days after transplanting, depending on weather; pick fruits when fully red for the best quality and taste.
Orkida Tip 🌶️
- Peppers yield best in well-drained soil with balanced calcium and potassium fertilization during flowering and fruit set, which improves fruit size and reduces cracking.