Pepper Sweet Quadrato D Asti Rosso Seeds

Pepper Sweet Quadrato D Asti Rosso Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Pepper Sweet Quadrato D’Asti Rosso is a renowned Italian heirloom variety celebrated for its exceptionally large fruits, thick flesh, and outstanding sweetness.

 

This premium sweet pepper produces broad, blocky fruits that ripen from glossy green to deep, vibrant red with a rich, aromatic flavour.

 

Quadrato D’Asti Rosso is valued for its impressive fruit size, often reaching up to 250 grams, and its thick, juicy walls that make it ideal for roasting, grilling, stuffing, and fresh eating.

 

The plants are strong, productive, and reliable, performing well in greenhouses, polytunnels, and warm outdoor positions. The fruits develop a full, sweet flavour as they ripen, making them a favourite for Mediterranean style cooking.

 

This variety thrives in fertile, well drained soil with plenty of warmth and sunlight. Regular feeding and consistent watering support steady fruit development.Harvesting fruits at both green and red stages provides a long season of use and encourages ongoing production.

 

An excellent choice for gardeners seeking a premium Italian sweet pepper with exceptional flavour, large fruits, and strong yields.

 

Seed Qty: Approx.1 gram

 

Sow: February – April

Germination: 10 – 21 days

Soil Type: Fertile, well drained soil enriched with organic matter

Height: 60 – 80 cm

Harvest: July – October

Companion Plants: Basil, Tomato, Marigold

Avoid Planting With: Fennel

 

Sowing Instructions

Indoors:

Sow from February to April in trays or pots filled with moist seed compost. Cover lightly and maintain a temperature of 20–25°C. Transplant seedlings into individual pots once large enough to handle and grow on in warm, bright conditions. Harden off before planting outdoors or into a greenhouse.

 

Outdoors or Greenhouse:

Plant into fertile soil or large containers once temperatures are reliably warm. Water consistently and feed regularly with a high potash fertiliser. Support plants if needed and harvest fruits frequently to encourage ongoing production.

Pepper Sweet Quadrato D’Asti Rosso rewards gardeners with large, flavourful fruits and excellent productivity throughout the summer.

 

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