Pepper, Sweet, Corno Di Toro Red
Best heirloom choice for home gardeners seeking abundant, classic Italian harvests.
Experience the Heirloom Corno Di Toro Red pepper, a classic Italian "Horn of the Bull" variety. These open-pollinated seeds yield impressive, curved peppers, 8-10 inches long, maturing to a vibrant red. Enjoy their superb taste and generous size, perfect for any dish. The plants are vigorous and tall, thriving in zones 3-9. With a 72-day maturity, these seeds are ideal for saving for future harvests, offering a taste of tradition and abundant yield.
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Price vs Category Average
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SKU
03134
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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
Features
- Heirloom Italian pepper variety
- Produces long, curved red peppers
- Superb taste and large fruit size
- Vigorous and tall growing plants
- Open pollinated for seed saving
- Classic 'Horn of the Bull' shape
- Suitable for zones 3-9
- 72 days to maturity
What customers say
These Corno Di Toro Red pepper seeds are consistently praised for their superior quality and reliability. Gardeners note excellent germination, confirming dependability. The mature peppers are celebrated for exceptional sweetness and robust flavor, perfect for roasting or eating fresh. This variety offers substantial yield and ease of growth, establishing it as a valuable staple for any home garden. Consumers find them highly dependable for successful harvests.
Know before you buy
Corno Di Toro translates to 'Horn of the Bull,' referring to the pepper's distinct long, curved shape. You can expect 8-10 inch fruits that mature from green to a vibrant, sweet red.
Yes. Because these are an open-pollinated heirloom variety, you can successfully save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons.
No, these plants are not recommended for containers. They grow tall and vigorous, so they perform best when planted directly in the ground where they have ample space to thrive.
These peppers typically reach maturity in 72 days. Ensure you plant them in a location that receives full sun to support this growth cycle.
You should plant these seeds at a depth of 0.25 inches. They are best suited for spring planting in USDA zones 3 through 9.
For best results, we recommend using a 4-6-8 fertilizer. This balance helps support the vigorous growth and fruit production of the plants throughout the season.
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