Grow a garden favorite with Pimento Pepper Seeds. These small, heart-shaped peppers are known for their rich sweetness, mild flavor, and vibrant red color. Perfect for fresh eating, roasting, or preserving, Pimento Peppers are a versatile and delicious addition to any home garden.
Seed Starting Instructions
When to Start: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date.
How to Plant: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix. Use bottom watering to keep the soil consistently moist.
Germination: Maintain soil temperatures between 70-85°F for optimal germination.
Growing Conditions
Transplanting: Transplant seedlings outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Space plants 18-24 inches apart for healthy growth.
Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun, requiring 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water at the base of the plant to prevent wet leaves and reduce disease risk.
Support: Plants may require light staking or caging to support the fruit as it grows.
Harvesting Tips
Harvest peppers when they are firm, fully grown, and bright red. Pimento Peppers are at their sweetest when allowed to ripen fully on the plant.
Why Grow Pimento Peppers?
- Sweet and Mild Flavor: Ideal for fresh eating, roasting, and stuffing.
- Rich Color: Adds a vibrant red hue to your garden and dishes.
- Culinary Versatility: Perfect for making pimento cheese, sauces, or as a pickling pepper.
- Prolific Plants: Yields an abundant harvest with proper care.
Grow Pimento Peppers to enjoy their sweet, mild flavor and versatile use in the kitchen. These easy-to-grow peppers are a classic choice for gardeners of all experience levels.
Testimonials
My seedlings in a box were perfect. So sorry that most of your products are now sold out. Will definitely purchase again from this seller.
Samira · May 29, 2024
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Transplants arrived healthy…I was fortunate to receive more peppers than ordered. Thank you! Will purchase again!
Rosetta · May 31, 2024
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Still going absolutely loaded with blooms. I hope to stick them in a greenhouse and over winter them
Jonathan · August 27, 2023
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Matt's Patch offers a carefully curated selection of plants, seeds, seedlings, and produce. Our focus is on providing good food and easy-to-grow vegetable and flower varieties for both novice and experienced gardeners.
If we sell it - we've grown it - and this allows us to offer variety specific growing advice and cut plants from our selection that don't meet our standards. Check out the Garden Graveyard for a list of varieties we no longer offer.
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