Organic Sweet Pepper D’ASTI RED

Description

Organic Sweet Pepper Quadrato D’ASTI RED

An Heirloom classic from Italy producing large Fire Engine Red square shaped block peppers with tasty thick flesh with a sweet mild flavour ideal for salads, stuffed, fried, grilled and in casseroles. The plants are large and will need to be spaced at least 18 inches.

Cultivation Advice Organic Sweet Pepper Quadrato D’ASTI RED

Days to Germination: 10-21

Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65 to 70F

Days To Harvest: 90-100 days

Planting Depth: 1/8 inch Spacing,

Seed: 1 inches Spacing,

Plant: 18-24 inches

Light: Full Sun,

Warm location, Greenhouse, Conservatory

Sow seeds 1/4″ deep in 3in pots with quality seed compost. Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days at 65-70 degrees F.
Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have at least two pairs of leaves.
When 4-5 inches plant 18-24″ apart in greenhouse / conservatory with root ball 1/2″ below the soil surface.
Keep moist and feed when flowering with tomato type fertiliser. Harvest when fruits have reached full-size and full colour.