Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Quadrato D'Asti Rosso
80-85 Days to Maturity. Capsicum annuum. Quadrato d'Asti Rosso Pepper Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, sweet pepper. A large, green-to-red, sweet, blocky bell pepper. It produces thick-walled, four-lobe peppers that are about 4.5 inches across and up to 6 inches long. ~4,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Quadrato d'Asti Rosso Pepper in the Vegetable Garden
Start Quadrato d'Asti Rosso seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date, sowing 0.25 inch deep, since this variety needs a long, warm season to reach full size. Transplant outdoors once the danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart to support these tall, sturdy plants.
Water consistently and fertilize regularly through the season, since this variety produces unusually large, heavy fruit that benefits from steady feeding. Staking may help support branches once the big, blocky peppers begin to weigh them down.
Harvesting Quadrato d'Asti Rosso Pepper
Fruit can be picked green for a milder flavor, but for the sweetest, richest taste, let peppers ripen fully to a deep red before harvesting. Cut or clip pods from the plant rather than pulling to avoid damaging the brittle branches. Enjoy soon after picking, since fresh flavor is best right off the vine.
About Quadrato d'Asti Rosso Pepper Garden Seeds
Quadrato d'Asti Rosso is an Italian heirloom named for the town of Asti in the Piedmont region, long known for its exceptional peppers.
Its name translates to "square of Asti," a nod to the blocky, four-lobed shape that sets this variety apart from more elongated bell pepper types.
Its thick walls and rich, sweet flavor have made it a favorite for roasting, grilling, and stuffing throughout Italy and beyond.
Tips From Our Gardeners
Let a few peppers go fully red before your first harvest, even if you're tempted to pick early. The flavor difference between green and fully ripened red fruit on this variety is dramatic.
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Quadrato d'Asti Rosso Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg Packet - Approximately 35 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Bulk - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 64,000 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Quadrato d'Asti Rosso Pepper Color: | Ripens from green to a deep candy-apple red. |
| Quadrato d'Asti Rosso Pepper Flavor: | Rich and sweet, with thick, juicy walls. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Days to Maturity: | 80-85 days |
| Days to Germination: | 8-18 days |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Fertile, well-draining loam with a pH of 6.2-6.8. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer, 70-85 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No, this variety needs a long season and is best started indoors. |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. |
| Plant Width: | 18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Germination Temperature: | 70-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Watch for aphids, pepper weevils, and blossom-end rot. |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Greenhouse |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat |