(P) Paprika Lombardo seeds 0.1g (110995)

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Paprika ‘Lombardo’
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Type: Annual (tender perennial in warm climates)

Paprika ‘Lombardo’ is a traditional Italian sweet pepper variety producing long, slender, slightly twisted fruits that ripen from pale green to deep red. With a mild, sweet flavour and thin skin, these peppers are perfect for frying, grilling, or eating fresh. ‘Lombardo’ is a prolific, early-cropping variety that thrives in containers or open ground, offering generous yields of glossy fruits all summer long.

Plant Details

Type: Annual
Height: 60–80cm
Spread: 40–50cm
Fruits: July – October
Position: Full sun, warm and sheltered location

Growing Information

Sow: February – April indoors with warmth
Germination: 10–21 days at 20–28°C
Transplant: Pot on when seedlings are strong; harden off and plant out after frost risk passes
Spacing: 40–50cm apart
Care: Keep soil moist but not wet; feed every 1–2 weeks from flowering onward; support plants if fruits become heavy

Why You’ll Love It

Mild, sweet flavour – perfect for frying or stuffing
Traditional Italian variety with classic tapered shape
Early and heavy cropping with long harvest window
Suitable for pots, raised beds, or borders

Top Tip

Harvest when fruits turn bright red for peak sweetness, or use green for a milder flavour. Great roasted whole or sliced into stir-fries.

Perfect For

Mediterranean cuisine
Grilling, frying, or fresh eating
Container gardening & patios
Kitchen gardens & allotments
Mild-flavoured dishes for all ages

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