Capsicum- Pimento

Description

Capsicum - Pimento is a popular and versatile pepper variety known for its heart-shaped, thick-walled, and sweet red fruit. Often used in Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine, the Pimento pepper offers a rich, sweet flavor with low heat, making it ideal for stuffing, grilling, and adding to salads, sauces, or spreads like pimento cheese. These peppers have a vibrant red color when fully ripe and a slightly tangy taste, perfect for both fresh consumption and preservation in pickled forms. Capsicum - Pimento peppers are a great choice for gardeners looking to grow a productive and flavorful pepper variety.

Features:

• Type: Capsicum - Pimento pepper seeds
• Weight: 10g (approximately 25-30 seeds)
• Fruit Color: Deep red when fully ripe
• Fruit Size: Heart-shaped peppers, approximately 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) long
• Flavor: Sweet, mild flavor with no heat
• Plant Size: Grows to about 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) tall
• Harvest Time: 75-85 days from transplanting for mature fruits
• Ideal for: Stuffing, grilling, roasting, salsas, salads, and pimento cheese
• Heat Level: Sweet with no heat (0 Scoville Heat Units)
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Specifications:

• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.6 cm)
• Spacing Between Plants: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm)
• Row Spacing: 24-36 inches (60-90 cm)
• Ideal Temperature Range: 70-85°F (21-29°C)
• Watering Needs: Regular watering, keeping the soil evenly moist
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun