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Pimento Sweet Pepper Seeds

Capsicum annuum

5.00 (1 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Start these Pimento sweet pepper seeds for sale indoors in peat pots about 8 weeks before the last expected spring frost. Sow them 1/4" deep and keep the soil at 80-85 degrees F until germination; provide sunlight or a grow light for 12-16 hours a day. When the outdoor temperature reaches 60-65 degrees F during the day and no less than 50 degrees F at night, transplant the seedlings 12-16" apart. Exposing the plants to the weather for several hours a day before transplanting may help prevent shock. The sweet pepper seeds for sale also grow well in containers or raised beds.

Growing: Keep the soil evenly moist and weeds under control; mulching the plants may help with this. If excess heat and sun cause the plants to wilt, provide shade.

Harvesting: Harvesting sweet peppers is basically a matter of personal preference regarding color and sweetness. Generally, the longer the peppers mature on the vine, the sweeter they will taste. Mature peppers, however, signal the plant to stop producing; if the peppers are picked when still at the green stage, the plant will go on producing. Always use a knife or scissors to remove peppers to prevent damage to the fragile stems.

Seed Saving: Keep in mind that peppers will cross pollinate with other varietes of pepper, so isolation or caging may be necessary to preserve genetic purity. Allow the pepper to fully mature, than cut it open and remove the seeds. Spread out the seeds to dry for about two weeks. Store the Pimento sweet pepper seeds in a cool, dry place for up to two years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Capsicum annuum

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Sweet Pepper, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 4,000

Planting Method: From Transplant

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 30 Inches

Color: Red

Pimento Sweet Pepper Seeds 5.0
Review By Don't know what you're asking

Patti Hester

Came quickly; nice packaging; seeds look good, but haven't had time to sprout. You should send a review request in six weeks when I can judge the plants.

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DESCRIPTION

This sweet pepper, Pimento, is an excellent variety for the home vegetable garden! Abundant yields of heart-shaped fruits turn from green to red when mature and are great for pickling. This variety is suitable for growing in containers and has average water needs.
Pimento simply is the English version of the Spanish word meaning "pepper." According to records, grocers and canners applied this word to the sweet, red Spanish pepper that became very popular after being introduced from their native country. Pimento peppers have a slightly spicy sweetness and aromatic flavor.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Start these Pimento sweet pepper seeds for sale indoors in peat pots about 8 weeks before the last expected spring frost. Sow them 1/4" deep and keep the soil at 80-85 degrees F until germination; provide sunlight or a grow light for 12-16 hours a day. When the outdoor temperature reaches 60-65 degrees F during the day and no less than 50 degrees F at night, transplant the seedlings 12-16" apart. Exposing the plants to the weather for several hours a day before transplanting may help prevent shock. The sweet pepper seeds for sale also grow well in containers or raised beds.

Growing: Keep the soil evenly moist and weeds under control; mulching the plants may help with this. If excess heat and sun cause the plants to wilt, provide shade.

Harvesting: Harvesting sweet peppers is basically a matter of personal preference regarding color and sweetness. Generally, the longer the peppers mature on the vine, the sweeter they will taste. Mature peppers, however, signal the plant to stop producing; if the peppers are picked when still at the green stage, the plant will go on producing. Always use a knife or scissors to remove peppers to prevent damage to the fragile stems.

Seed Saving: Keep in mind that peppers will cross pollinate with other varietes of pepper, so isolation or caging may be necessary to preserve genetic purity. Allow the pepper to fully mature, than cut it open and remove the seeds. Spread out the seeds to dry for about two weeks. Store the Pimento sweet pepper seeds in a cool, dry place for up to two years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Capsicum annuum

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Sweet Pepper, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 4,000

Planting Method: From Transplant

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 30 Inches

Color: Red

Reviews

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Global Rating: 5.00 from 1 reviews
5.0

Review By Don't know what you're asking

Patti Hester

Came quickly; nice packaging; seeds look good, but haven't had time to sprout. You should send a review request in six weeks when I can judge the plants.