Pepper - Quadrata D'Asti Rosso Sweet Pepper

Quadrato D'Asti Rosso Pepper is a premier Italian heirloom variety known for producing massive, four-lobed "square" fruits with exceptionally thick, juicy walls. This variety transitions from a deep green to a brilliant ruby red, offering a candy-like sweetness that is world-renowned for roasting and stuffing. Originally developed in the Asti region of Italy, it is prized by gardeners for its vigorous growth and heavy yields of gourmet-quality bell peppers.

Seeds per packet: 190mg Approx. 25

Harvest: 75–90 days from transplant; pick when fully red for maximum sweetness.

Days to Germination: 10–21

Plant Spacing: 18–24"

Row Spacing: 24–36"

Growth Habit: Sturdy upright bush

Light Preference: Full sun

Best in Zone: 3–12 (As an annual)

TIPS: Maintain soil temperatures between 70–85°F for successful germination. Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last spring frost and transplant only once night temperatures consistently stay above 55°F. Use stakes or small cages to support the plants, as the heavy, thick-walled fruits can weigh down branches as they mature.