Pepper - Pimento - Capsicum annuum

Tender annual, Heirloom An heirloom from Ohio dating back to at least 1940. Thick-walled, very sweet pepper with great flavor. Very meaty, good for canning or fresh eating. Keeps for an extended period when refrigerated. Peppers are 3–4" in diameter.

Did You Know? "Pimento" or "pimentáo" are Portuguese words for "bell pepper". A good source of Vitamins A and C.

Soil Temperature: 75-85F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 14 Days
Height At Maturity: 24-30"
Days To Maturity: 70-80 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12-24"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds

Features

Heirloom
Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Growth Habit : Bush

Life Cycle : Tender Annual

Plant Family : Solanaceae (Nightshades)

Planting Time : Summer

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant

Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with ample calcium and phosphorus. Moderate water needs.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Direct seeding is not recommended. Stake to keep fruit off the ground and mulch for disease and weed control. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest the first fruits early to encourage continued production through the season. Cut (don't pull) the fruit from the stems. Tastes best when picked at the fully ripe red color. Stores well when refrigerated.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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