Sweet Pepper – D’asti Red Organic

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.

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Sweet Pepper – D’asti Red Organic

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 Sweet Pepper – D’asti Red Organic

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.