Trinidad Pimento Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Trinidad Pimento Pepper is a warm-season pepper variety prized for its rich aroma, sweet flavor, and vibrant red fruits. Unlike many peppers in the same species, this variety is known for its mild heat and fruity taste, making it a popular choice for fresh use, sauces, seasonings, and culinary applications. The plants are compact, productive, and thrive in sunny garden locations, raised beds, and containers.

This pepper grows best in warm temperatures with fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering. It produces an abundant harvest of flavorful peppers throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season sweet aromatic pepper
• Produces flavorful red fruits
• Mild heat with fruity aroma
• Suitable for gardens and containers
• High-yielding and productive plants
• Performs best in full sun
• Ideal for home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
• Common Name (US): Trinidad Pimento Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Sweet Aromatic 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: 10-30 days at 75-90°F (24-32°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: 2-4 feet tall, 1-3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart