‘Dulce Italiano’ is an early, vigorous and highly productive Italian sweet pepper, renowned for its elegant elongated “bull’s‑horn” shape and its exceptionally thin, tender skin. The fruits ripen to a deep, glossy red and offer a naturally sweet, full-bodied flavour that shines both fresh and cooked.
This traditional variety produces medium‑sized, meaty peppers ideal for grilling, roasting, stuffing or slicing raw into salads. Its reliable growth habit and abundant yields make it a favourite among gardeners seeking authentic Italian flavour straight from the garden.
🌱 Sowing information
Sow from February to June in seed trays or small pots. Cover lightly and keep soil warm and consistently moist until germination.
☀️ Light exposure
Requires full sun to develop sweetness, colour and strong growth.
💧 Water needs
Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist. Avoid waterlogging and allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
🌡️ Germination temperature & time
Germinates best at warm temperatures. Expect germination in 10–20 days.
📏 Plant spacing & final size
Transplant seedlings 40–50 cm apart. Plants grow upright, well‑branched and productive.
Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Sowing depth: 1 cm
📅 Sow: April–September
☀️ Light: full sun
🌡️ Germination: 10–20 days
📏 Height: 40–60 cm
🪴 Spacing: 10–15 cm
⏳ Harvest: May–December
🔢 Seeds: approx. 500
When to sow
February to March indoors. Peppers have a long growing season and need a head start. Sow in a warm spot (above 20°C). Transplant to a polytunnel, a cold frame or the warmest spot in the garden in late May. Harvest from August.
How to grow
Peppers are worth growing in a pot if you do not have a polytunnel. Bring the pot indoors if August turns cold. Water regularly and feed with tomato feed once flowering starts. The fruits ripen from green to deep red. Both are good. Red is sweeter.
Recipe idea
Peperoni arrostiti. Roast the peppers whole at 200°C until the skin blackens and blisters, about 30 minutes. Peel, slice lengthways, dress with olive oil, garlic and salt. Serve at room temperature. Better the next day. This is a standard Italian antipasto.
