Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity: 65-80 from transplant
Red Pimento peppers boast a mild, sweet and crisp flavor. Cute 3-4" diameter fruits resemble a mini flattened bell pepper. Long-lasting even off the vine. Perfect lunchbox sweet peppers, or use in a wide variety of recipes. We love how adorable and fun to pick they are!
Grown by Groundwork in Paonia, CO.
Planting Instructions: Start Red Pimento pepper seeds indoors under lights 3-6 weeks before last spring frost. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed, spaced 2' apart. Keep soil slightly moist but do not overwater.
Seed Saving Instructions: Remove Red Pimento pepper seeds from the tastiest, fully mature fruit. Or use a blender with a very low setting-- place fruits with plenty of water and slowly blend. Strain out seeds. Dry seeds on a screen or cloth. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.
Approx 30 Red Pimento Pepper seeds per packet