Red pepper 'Quadrato Rosso d'Asti'

Red pepper 'Quadrato Rosso d'Asti' (Capsicum annuum), offered by the seed company Weston Seeds

The Quadrato Rosso d'Asti pepper is a traditional Italian variety producing enormous, square fruits measuring 5 to 6 inches, initially green and then dark red when ripe. Their thick, sweet, and juicy flesh makes them ideal for stuffing, grilling, or cooking. Highly productive and disease-resistant, they offer excellent yields even under varying conditions.

Height: 45 to 60 cm
Spacing: 30 to 35 cm
Sowing: Indoor sowing
Exposure: Full sun
Quantity per packet: 80 to 100 seeds, untreated, non-GMO seeds

Cultivation method:

Sow indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost in warm potting soil, lightly covering the seeds. Maintain a temperature of 24 to 28°C for optimal germination and provide bright light. Transplant into individual pots when the seedlings have several true leaves.

Transplant after all risk of frost has passed, spacing the plants 30 to 35 cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture. The compact but vigorous plants produce very large fruit throughout the summer season.

The Quadrato Rosso d'Asti is one of the best peppers for stuffing thanks to its impressive size and sweet flavor.