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Sweet Pimento L Pepper Seed Growth Habits:
An excellent choice for container gardens, raised beds, and gardens with limited space, sweet Pimento seeds grow upright plants to a height of only about 18", yet they offer large sweet red peppers that are heart-shaped and mild.
Be sure to start your Pimento pepper seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost date. Pepper plants, which are native to the tropical regions of the Americas, are intolerant to frost. In addition, nighttime temperatures below 60 degrees F can interfere with fruit set, so it may be wise to transplant the Pimento L seedlings into the garden at least 2 weeks after your last frost date, depending on your climate.
Transplant the Pimento L sweet pepper plant to a location with full sun and evenly moist soil that is slightly acidic to neutral.
Various Uses for Sweet Pimento Peppers:
Sweet Pimento peppers are quite often pickled, and their mild, sweet flavor and heart shape make them a good candidate for garnishes, pizza topping, salsas, grilling, and stuffing.
Pimento L Sweet Pepper Benefits:
Pimento sweet peppers are low in calories and packed with vitamin C and other vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are also considered a good source of dietary fiber.
Additional Information:
Pimento sweet peppers are thick-walled chili peppers that are probably best-known for being stuffed into green olives. They are also used in pimento loaf, a processed meat used in sandwiches.
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: |
Capsicum annuum
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| Pepper Type: |
Sweet - These peppers (think Bell Peppers) are almost all at 0 on the Scoville Scale, meaning that they have no heat at all. A handful of sweet peppers do register very low on the Scoville scale but are still classed as sweet peppers. For example, Pepperoncinis are sweet peppers but usually rank around 100 to 500 on the Scoville Scale. |
| Pimento L Pepper Color: |
Red |
| Pimento L Pepper Flavor: |
Mild, sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: |
95 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: |
7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: |
0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: |
12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: |
24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: |
18-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: |
Upright |
| Soil Preference: |
Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: |
Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: |
No |
| Start Indoors: |
Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: |
Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: |
18-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: |
No |
| Scoville Heat Units: |
100 to 500 |
| Heat Level: |
Mild - 100 to 2,500 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Poblano Ancho or Pepperoncini |
| Growth Speed: |
Late - Ready for harvest around 91 days or more from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: |
80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: |
Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: |
Container, Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Pepper Use: |
Salads, fresh, garnish |
| Climate Tolerance: |
Drought Tolerant |
