Sweet Pepper 'Long Red Marconi'

Our White Bulb Onion plants are an exceptional choice for gardeners seeking a high-yield, disease-resistant onion bulb variety. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, these plants provide crisp and mild-flavored onions that enhance any culinary creation.

Features & Benefits

• High Yield: Produces abundant bulbs, ensuring a steady supply throughout the growing season.
• Disease Resistant: Robust against common onion diseases, promoting healthy plant growth.
• Crisp, Mild Flavor: Versatile taste profile suitable for a wide range of dishes.
• Long Shelf Life: Stores well, allowing you to enjoy fresh onions for extended periods.

Growing Instructions

• Soil Requirements: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter to support strong root development.
• Sunlight: Ensure full sun exposure, with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.
• Watering: Maintain a consistent watering schedule, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged to prevent bulb rot.
• Spacing: Space plants approximately 4-6 inches apart to allow adequate air circulation and room for bulb expansion.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting and midway through the growing season to promote healthy growth.

Culinary Uses

• Salads: Adds a fresh, crisp texture and mild flavor to your green salads.
• Cooking & Pickling: Perfect for sautés, stews, and preserving through pickling.
• Sandwiches & Salsas: Enhances the flavor profile of various sandwiches, salsas, and dips, providing a subtle onion taste without overpowering other ingredients.

Harvest & Storage

Harvest your White Bulb Onions in late summer to early autumn when the tops begin to yellow and fall over. Cure the bulbs in a warm, dry place for about two weeks to allow the skins to dry. Once cured, store them in a cool, dark location with good ventilation to extend their shelf life and maintain freshness.

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Enhance your garden and kitchen with our reliable White Bulb Onion plants. Explore our Recommended Salad Plants and Leeks & Onions - Vegetable Plants collections to discover more varieties and gardening essentials for a thriving, versatile garden.

Lettuce Mixed Selection brings a vibrant array of textures and flavours to your garden, perfect for creating diverse and colourful salads. This carefully curated mix of mixed lettuce leaves is designed for both novice and experienced gardeners, ensuring a rewarding and hassle-free growing experience.

Varieties Included

• Albabionda: Delicate, crisp leaves with a light green hue.
• Albarossa: Rich red leaves adding a striking contrast to your salads.
• Green Iceberg: Compact growth with a crunchy texture.
• Ruby Crisp: Deep red leaves that enhance the visual appeal of any dish.

Growing Instructions

• Sowing: Plant seeds in well-drained soil, spacing them 20cm apart.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist for optimal growth.
• Sunlight: Requires partial shade to full sun for best results.
• Harvesting: Use the 'cut and come again' method to enjoy fresh leaves continuously.

Benefits

• Continuous Harvest: Enjoy a steady supply of fresh lettuce throughout the season.
• Easy to Grow: Suitable for various gardening levels, from container gardens to traditional beds.
• Cost-Effective: Maximise your yield with minimal effort and investment.
• Vibrant Colors: Enhance the aesthetic of your salads with a mix of green and red leaves.

Usage Ideas

Create stunning salads by combining different textures and colours from the Mixed Selection Lettuce. Try adding fruits like strawberries or citrus segments for a refreshing twist, or mix with herbs for a flavorful blend. The versatility of these lettuces makes them perfect for sandwiches, wraps, and garnishing dishes.

Experience the joy of growing your own mixed lettuce mix and elevate your culinary creations. Explore our Lettuces & Salads and Recommended Salad Plants collections to find more varieties and gardening essentials.

Enhance your garden with the vibrant Super Fresno Chilli plant, renowned for its medium heat and bright red chillies. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, this chilli adds a delightful kick to your culinary creations.

Key Features

• Heat Level: 7,000 - 10,000 SHU, offering a balanced spiciness.
• Plant Size: Grows up to 75cm tall with a spread of 50cm.
• High Yield: Produces an abundance of bright red chillies throughout the season.
• Harvest Period: Enjoy a long harvesting season from summer to autumn.

Growing Instructions

• Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil or quality compost.
• Watering: Keep consistently watered, avoiding waterlogging.
• Container Growing: Suitable for pots on patios or balconies, making it ideal for Small Space Gardening.

Culinary Uses

Perfect for salsas, hot sauces, dips, fajitas, and tacos, the Super Fresno Chilli adds a fruity heat that elevates a variety of dishes.

Care Tips

• Regular pruning encourages bushier growth.
• Monitor for pests and diseases to maintain plant health.

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Sweet Pepper Long Red Marconi is a standout variety admired for its long, vibrant red peppers that add both beauty and flavor to any garden. Whether you're planting in a spacious garden, greenhouse, or leveraging our small space gardening solutions, this sweet pepper variety promises a generous and nutritious harvest.

Features & Benefits

• High-Yielding: Produces abundant long red peppers throughout the growing season.
• Vibrant Color: Deep red hue enhances the visual appeal of your garden.
• Versatile Growth: Suitable for gardens, greenhouses, and container gardening.
• Culinary Excellence: Perfect for salads, grilling, stuffing, and fresh eating.

Growing Instructions

1. Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds ½ inch deep in seed-starting mix.
2. Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures are warm.
3. Support: Use stakes or cages to support plants as they grow, ensuring upright and healthy development.
4. Feeding: Apply a balanced fertilizer every two weeks to promote vigorous growth.
5. Maintenance: Regular watering and monitoring for pests will keep your plants thriving.

Harvesting Guidelines

• Ripeness Indicators: Peppers turn a bright red color when fully ripe and sweet.
• Harvesting Technique: Use scissors or pruners to cut peppers from the plant, avoiding stem damage.
• Yield Maximization: Regular harvesting encourages continuous production and prolongs the harvest period.

Nutritional Information

Long Red Marconi peppers are rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and essential nutrients that contribute to a healthy diet. Enjoy their sweet flavor while benefiting from their health-promoting properties.

Culinary Uses

These sweet peppers are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Add them to vibrant salads, grill them for a smoky flavor, stuff them with your favorite fillings, or enjoy them fresh as a nutritious snack. Their sweet taste complements a wide range of dishes, making them a favorite among home cooks.

Companion Planting Tips

• Beneficial Plants: Grow alongside tomatoes, basil, and onions to enhance growth and repel pests.
• Plants to Avoid: Avoid planting with beans and fennel, as they can inhibit pepper growth.

Enhance your gardening experience with Long Red Marconi sweet peppers, a reliable and delicious addition to your sweet peppers collection. Enjoy a bountiful harvest and the satisfaction of cultivating your own vibrant, home-grown produce.

Experience the vibrant flavour of AcquaGarden's Bell Boy Red Pepper. This robust red sweet pepper variety is renowned for its large, blocky, and thick peppers, making it a favourite among both novice and seasoned gardeners. With its high yield and disease-resistant nature, the Bell Boy Red Pepper thrives in greenhouses and containers, ensuring a bountiful harvest throughout the summer months.

Key Features

• Large, Blocky Peppers: Produces substantial red sweet peppers with thick flesh.
• High Yield: Ensures a steady supply of peppers all season long.
• Disease-Resistant: Minimises the risk of common pepper ailments.
• Versatile Growing: Ideal for both greenhouses and container gardening.

Growing Tips

Cultivating Bell Boy Red Peppers is straightforward with these guidelines:

• Planting Conditions: Requires full sun and well-drained, fertile soil.
• Spacing: Space plants 45-60cm apart to allow adequate growth.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, watering deeply when the topsoil feels dry.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser biweekly to support healthy development.
• Support: Use stakes or cages to support plants as they grow and bear fruit.

Harvesting Your Peppers

Harvest the Bell Boy Red Peppers when they achieve a vibrant red colour and reach a firm texture. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production and maintains plant health. Enjoy them fresh in salads, stir-fries, or your favourite culinary creations.

Enhance your gardening experience with our Sweet Pepper Plants collection and explore more options in our Chillies & Peppers range.

Joker Chilli, an ornamental pepper, brings vibrant color and delightful heat to your garden. This eye-catching plant produces an abundance of multi-coloured chillies, perfect for both ornamental appeal and culinary use. Ideal for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike, the Joker Chilli thrives in a variety of settings.

Key Features

• Colorful Fruits: Displays small, multi-coloured chillies that add visual interest to any garden.
• Compact Growth: Reaches up to 30 cm in height, making it suitable for limited spaces.
• Medium Heat Level: Offers a balanced spice suitable for various dishes.
• High Yield: Produces a plentiful harvest from mid-summer to early autumn.
• Easy to Grow: Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Care Instructions

Ensure your Joker Chilli receives full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Fertilise lightly during the growing season to support robust growth. This versatile plant can be grown in pots, containers, or directly in the garden, making it ideal for small space gardening.

Usage Suggestions

Add a splash of color and heat to your culinary creations with Joker Chilli. Perfect for salsas, salads, and garnishing dishes, these chillies enhance both the flavor and presentation of your meals.

Enhance your garden with Joker Chilli and enjoy a bountiful, hassle-free gardening experience. Explore our Chilli Plants collection today!

White Excel Cauliflower is a premium variety offering firm, pristine white heads with a mild, versatile flavour. Renowned for its high yield and exceptional pest resistance, this white cauliflower is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking a reliable and productive vegetable plant.

Key Features

• High Yield: Produces abundant, firm curds ensuring a plentiful harvest.
• Pest Resistant: Naturally deters common cauliflower pests, reducing the need for extra care.
• Mild Flavor: Perfect for a variety of dishes including steaming, roasting, and salads.
• Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in a range of conditions, making it adaptable to different garden environments.

Growing Instructions

• Sowing Time: Best planted from March to April for optimal growth.
• Germination Conditions: Seedlings germinate effectively at temperatures between 8-30°C.
• Planting Depth and Spacing: Sow seeds 13mm deep with 30cm spacing between rows.
• Transplanting Guidelines: Transplant seedlings after 4-5 weeks, spacing 35cm apart for larger heads.
• Care Tips: Maintain an abundant water supply throughout the growing season for robust growth.

White Excel Cauliflower not only enhances your garden with its reliable performance but also offers versatility in the kitchen. Explore our Cauliflower Plants collection and discover more options in our Vegetable Plants range to complement your gardening endeavors.

Chantenay Carrot offers sweet and crunchy roots, perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and juicing. This variety is renowned for its robust flavour and easy growth, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Explore our vegetable plants collection for more gardening options.

Key Features

• Sweet and Crunchy: Delicious flavour profile ideal for various culinary uses.
• Disease Resistant: Robust against common carrot ailments.
• Compact Root Shape: Perfect for small garden spaces and container gardening.
• High Yield: Produces an abundant harvest with minimal effort.

Growing Instructions

• Soil Requirements: Plant in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
• Sunlight: Ensure full sun exposure for optimal growth.
• Watering Needs: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during germination.
• Sowing Guidelines: Sow seeds directly in the garden, thinning seedlings to 2-3 inches apart.
• Harvesting Tips: Ready to harvest in approximately 70-80 days; store in a cool, dry place.

Benefits & Tips

• Versatile Uses: Ideal for salads, roasting, or fresh juicing.
• Storage Tips: Keep harvested carrots in a cool, dark place to extend freshness.
• Pest Resistant: Less prone to common pests, ensuring a healthy crop.

Our Chantenay Carrots are packaged in sustainable, biodegradable pots, ensuring your plants arrive safely and ready to grow. With fast and secure delivery across the UK, you can start your gardening journey with confidence. Buy Chantenay Carrots today and enjoy a bountiful harvest with AcquaGarden!