Quadrato D'Asti Giallo

Family: Solanaceae Sweet Pepper

Planting Schedule

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Sun-warmed, honey-gold peppers—Quadrato D’Asti Giallo—arrive with a bold bull’s-horn silhouette and a satiny skin that catches the light.

The flesh stays pleasantly crisp and juicy, with a bright, gently sweet flavor that shines in fresh salads and quick-roast favorites, then turns wonderfully mellow in sauces and pickled specialties. For gardeners, it’s a rewarding 80-day journey to a vivid harvest that looks as striking in the garden as it tastes on the plate.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 80 DaysHabit: Bush

Botanical illustration of Quadrato D'Asti Giallo

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Quadrato D'Asti Giallo Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Oct 8th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 28th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 28th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Oct 2nd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 28th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Sep 26th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 21st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 17th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 14th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 8th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Sep 3rd – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 24th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 15th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 6th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 25th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	80
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	80
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

These bull’s-horn yellows are built for high-heat, quick cooking: the flesh stays crisp and juicy while the sweetness comes forward as the skin blisters. Slice them for salad crunch, then use the same pepper in a quick roast or pickles where that gentle heat won’t overpower the tang.

Best Uses

thin slicing for crunchy salads where it won’t go watery
quick-roasting or blistering until the skin chars and the flesh stays juicy
pan-searing and tucking into hot oil for a fast, glossy finish
quick-pickling for a tangy, sweet-crunch snack

Flavor Profile

bright honey-gold sweetness crisp, juicy pepper flesh light, clean pepper heat satiny skin with a snappy bite

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic olive oil goat cheese chicken sherry vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most often affects Capsicum annuum (Italian Pepperoncini), and how do I treat it?

A common problem is aphids, which cluster on new growth and can cause curled leaves and sticky residue. Rinse plants with a strong spray of water first, then apply insecticidal soap (especially under leaves) every 5–7 days until you see no new colonies. If you notice wilting with dark stem lesions or rapidly spreading leaf spots, remove affected leaves promptly and avoid overhead watering to reduce spread.

How often should I water Capsicum annuum during the main growing phase?

During flowering and fruiting, keep soil evenly moist but not soggy—aim for watering when the top 1 inch feels dry. In full sun home gardens, this is often about 1–2 deep waterings per week depending on heat and soil type; water slowly so moisture reaches the root zone. Mulch helps prevent the quick swings that can trigger blossom-end issues and uneven fruit set.

How can I tell when Quadrato D’Asti Giallo (Capsicum annuum) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits reach mature size and turn fully yellow, usually around the 80-day mark from transplant. Pick peppers by the stem using snips or a gentle twist, and harvest frequently once they color so plants keep producing. If you wait too long past full yellow, the fruits may become softer and production can slow.