Renee's Garden Corno di Toro Mix
Best heirloom pepper variety for home gardeners seeking sweet frying peppers.
These heirloom-style peppers bring authentic Italian sweetness to your garden, producing heavy, curved fruit that are perfect for roasting. While they demand a bit of extra attention with staking and consistent watering, the color-coded seeds make it incredibly easy to manage your harvest and ensure a vibrant mix of red and yellow.
$3.69
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Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking gourmet-quality ingredients for traditional Mediterranean dishes
- Aesthetic gardeners wanting functional plants that double as decorative landscape features
- Vegetable growers prioritizing high-yielding plants with proven historical performance
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners with short growing seasons and limited frost-free days
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring upright plants that do not need structural support
- Growers in arid regions facing frequent, intense triple-digit temperature spikes
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Thick, sweet flesh excels in roasting, grilling, and fresh applications.
Ease of Identification
Color-coded seeds eliminate guesswork when planting mixed varieties.
Yield Potential
Heavy fruit set requires staking but rewards with abundant harvests.
Growth Predictability
Standard 80-day maturity window offers reliable planning for summer gardens.
Plant Manageability
Requires consistent moisture and support to maintain structural integrity.
Heirloom Appeal
Authentic Italian genetics deliver superior flavor compared to standard supermarket peppers.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Vegetable
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
80 days
Planting Season
Spring
Seed Count
26
Seed Type
Hybrid and Open-Pollinated
Planting Depth
0.635 cm
Plant Spacing
60.96 cm
Mature Height
36 inches
Lifecycle
Annual
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