Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number 46
Planting Season Spring
Plant Depth .25
Fertilizer Type 4-6-8
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Fruit
Foliage Color green
Fruit Color Green to Red
Germination 7 to 14
Maturity 55 to 75
Spacing 1.5 ft to 2 ft
Hybrid / Open Pollinated: Open Pollinated
Disease Resistant y
Genus Capsicum
Species annuum
Subspecies Melrose
Common Name Pepper, Sweet, Melrose 

Pepper, Sweet, Melrose 

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55-75 Days
A superb heirloom brought to the United States from Italy many years ago. Tender and sweet, thin skinned, 4" fruits, turn brilliant red and are produced very early. Flavor is good when harvested green, but becomes sweeter and more intense when allowed to mature. Great fresh, stuffed or fried.

Growing Zone: 3 to 9

Light Requirements: Full Sun

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State Restrictions

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Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number 46
Planting Season Spring
Plant Depth .25
Fertilizer Type 4-6-8
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Fruit
Foliage Color green
Fruit Color Green to Red
Germination 7 to 14
Maturity 55 to 75
Spacing 1.5 ft to 2 ft
Hybrid / Open Pollinated: Open Pollinated
Disease Resistant y
Genus Capsicum
Species annuum
Subspecies Melrose
Common Name Pepper, Sweet, Melrose