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Sweet Pepper Pimento Seeds - Sweet Pepper Seeds for Home Garden

Sweet Pepper Pimento Seeds - Sweet Pepper Seeds for Home Garden

$16.49 USD
$16.49 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost at 70–80°F (21–27°C)

Or sow outdoors after the last frost when soil is 65–70°F (18–21°C)

Sow seeds 0.6 cm (1/4 inch) deep in soil

Space seedlings 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) apart in rows or raised beds

Maintain consistent soil moisture until germination

How to Grow

Provide full sun and fertile, well-draining soil

Water consistently at the base, avoiding wetting leaves

Mulch around plants to retain moisture, reduce weeds, and regulate soil temperature

Fertilize at planting and again after 4–6 weeks; use phosphorus-rich fertilizer once fruit forms

Monitor for pests like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites; use organic control methods

Tips

Harvest when peppers are bright red and firm

Use scissors or garden knife to cut peppers, leaving 2–3 cm of stem

Avoid overcrowding for proper airflow and disease prevention

Prune early flowers to encourage stronger growth and higher yields

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Compact

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Bushy

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Sweet

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

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Sweet Pepper Pimento Seeds - Sweet Pepper Seeds for Home Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Sweet Pepper Pimento seeds produce compact, bushy plants yielding bright red, blocky peppers perfect for culinary use. Non-GMO and open-pollinated, these seeds are ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or containers. They thrive in full sun with fertile, well-draining soil and deliver high yields of sweet, juicy peppers. Perfect for roasting, grilling, salads, stuffed peppers, and salsas, this premium variety offers a reliable and productive harvest for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Late Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Medium

plant-height

Plant Height

45–60 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

5–12

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

45–60 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.6 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Fertile

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000157086

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes pimento peppers different from standard bell peppers?

Pimento peppers are typically heart-shaped with thick walls and are commonly harvested when fully colored.

Can pimento peppers be grown in raised beds?

Yes. Raised beds with fertile, well-drained soil provide suitable growing conditions.

Which herbs pair well with pimento peppers?

Basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, and chives are suitable companion herbs.

Are pimento peppers commonly used in cooking?

Yes. They are often enjoyed fresh, roasted, stuffed, or added to a variety of cooked dishes.

Can harvesting ripe peppers encourage more production?

Yes. Regular harvesting helps support continued flowering and fruit development.

Do pepper blossoms support pollinators?

The flowers may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during bloom.