Quadrato d’Asti Red Pepper Seeds, Sgaravatti PEP005

The Sgaravatti PEP005 Quadrato d’Asti Red Pepper is a traditional Italian sweet pepper variety renowned for its large square-shaped fruits, thick flesh, and exceptional flavor. Producing impressive peppers that ripen from green to a vibrant red, this variety is highly valued for both home gardening and commercial cultivation.

Known for its generous fruit size and meaty texture, Quadrato d’Asti Red is ideal for fresh consumption, roasting, grilling, stuffing, and a wide variety of culinary preparations. The fruits develop a rich sweetness as they mature, making them a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike.

This medium-early variety offers reliable production and excellent yields, producing uniform, high-quality peppers with outstanding visual appeal and eating quality. Its vigorous growth and large fruit size make it one of the most sought-after bell pepper varieties for productive vegetable gardens.

Suitable for open-field cultivation, greenhouses, and home gardens, Quadrato d’Asti Red delivers excellent harvests and premium-quality fruits throughout the growing season.

Key Features

• Traditional Italian sweet bell pepper variety
• Produces large square-shaped fruits
• Ripens from green to bright red
• Thick, fleshy walls with excellent texture
• Sweet flavor ideal for fresh and cooked dishes
• Medium-early maturity
• High-yielding and productive plants
• Excellent for stuffing, grilling, roasting, and salads
• Suitable for home gardens and commercial production
• Attractive, uniform fruits with premium quality

Growing Instructions

1. Sow seeds approximately 1 cm deep in prepared seedbeds or trays.
2. Maintain adequate moisture during germination.
3. Transplant seedlings when strong enough to handle.
4. Space plants 70 cm between rows and 50 cm between plants.
5. Provide regular irrigation and full sun exposure.
6. Harvest fruits green or allow them to ripen fully to red for maximum sweetness.

Applications

• Home Vegetable Gardens
• Commercial Pepper Production
• Greenhouse Cultivation
• Raised Garden Beds
• Fresh Market Sales
• Culinary Preparation
• Container Gardening

Benefits

• Produces exceptionally large fruits
• Thick flesh provides excellent culinary versatility
• Sweet flavor improves as fruits mature
• High productivity and reliable yields
• Attractive appearance for fresh market use
• Suitable for multiple growing environments