Sweet Pimento Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Sweet Pimento Pepper is a warm-season pepper variety known for its thick, juicy walls, rich aroma, and naturally sweet flavor. The heart-shaped to round fruits ripen to a vibrant red and are commonly used for fresh eating, roasting, stuffing, and culinary seasoning. The compact, bushy plants are highly productive and grow well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers.

This easy-to-grow pepper thrives in warm temperatures, fertile well-drained soil, and full sun. It produces consistent harvests of flavorful peppers throughout the growing season, making it a reliable choice for home vegetable gardens.

Features

• Warm-season sweet pepper variety
• Thick-walled, juicy fruits
• Sweet flavor with rich aroma
• Suitable for fresh use and cooking
• High-yielding and productive plants
• Suitable for gardens and containers
• Performs best in full sun

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
• Common Name (US): Sweet Pimento Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Sweet Pepper Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy annual vegetable plant
• USDA Zones: 9-11 as perennial; grown as annual in cooler zones
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Late Winter to Spring
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: January, February, March, April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-21 days at 75-85°F (24-29°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 18-36 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart