Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Sweet Pimento Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Certified Organic
Very sweet and fruity-flavored, this thick-walled, bright-red pepper is early to mature and well-adapted to cold, northern climates. Fruits are about 4 inches across and squat in shape, and are great for a variety of uses, including canning and roasting. Said to be consistent and reliable even in the toughest of years.
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Growing instructions
Pepper seed requires heat to germinate; it just won't do much in cool soil. So the first trick is to find a spot that is steadily warm; usinag a heat mat is ideal, but above the fridge may work, as might a spot near the woodstove. Sow pepper seeds at least 6-8 weeks before your last frost date; they mature later in the season than tomatoes, and to get a good crop of ripe peppers requires an early start. (If you prefer green peppers, you've got more flexibility.)
Sow peppers about a quarter-inch deep in soil blocks or plug trays. Give them a good ten to fourteen days to germinate before thinking of giving up on them. Once up, peppers grow quite slowly when young and, again, require warmth to grow quickly.
Peppers should not be transplanted until the weather is settled, usually about two weeks after tomatoes go in. Space them about 18" apart. Row cover provides a warm microclimate for quicker growth. Although most pepper plants stay much smaller than tomato vines, their stems are weak and, when loaded with fruit, they tend to blow over in late summer storms. They can easily be staked to prevent this.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 80 days from transplant |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 7-14 days |
| Width at Maturity | 18 inches |
| Height at Maturiry | 24 inches |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun |
| Planting Depth | _ inch |
| Row Spacing | 24 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 18 inches |
