Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Sheepnose Pimento
70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Sheepnose Pimento Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, cold tolerant, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. A pimento sweet pepper with sparse foliage, cheese pimento-shaped fruits that mature from green to red 3x4 inches. These peppers are great for processing and canning as they are very meaty. ~4,400 seeds/oz.
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Growing Sheepnose Pimento Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. Sow seeds 0.25 inches deep. We recommend using a heat mat for faster germination and strong root development. Peppers are heat-loving plants that thrive in warm climates. Transplant after your last frost date into a location with full sun and well-draining soil. To reduce transplant shock seedlings should be hardened off.
Hardening off is the process of acclimating and strengthening the plant structure to withstand outdoor conditions such as wind, night-to-day temperature changes, and rainfall. Set your plants outside in a protected location for increasing amounts of time over 7-10 days. By increasing the time your young seedlings are exposed to outdoor conditions, the plant is able to strengthen its structure and thicken its leaves to better preserve its water contents and have a smoother transition to the outdoors.
Harvesting Sheepnose Pimento Peppers
When the peppers mature from green to red and measure approximately 3x4 inches, they are ready to be harvested. Either snap the stem of the pepper off from the plant or use some hand pruners for a clean cut. For optimal pepper size, it is best to monitor the orientation of the peppers as they develop from the blossom site. When peppers grow too closely they may mature to a smaller size or grow into odd shapes due to the limitations of stems and other peppers developing in close proximity. If you observe this happening, simply thin out a pepper or two.
About Sheepnose Pimento Pepper Garden Seeds
The Sheepnose Pimento pepper originates from Ohio and dates back to the 1940’s.
This pepper keeps well and is great for fresh eating, roasting, salsa, canning, and processing into cheese or spreads.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Pimento peppers are some of the most underrated peppers, in my opinion. I love adding them into pasta and salads for an elevated sweet pepper taste."
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- Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Sheepnose Pimento Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg Packet - Wholesale - Approximately 40 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 4,300 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 17,500 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 70,300 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Pepper Type: | Sweet - These peppers (think Bell Peppers) are almost all at 0 on the Scoville Scale, meaning that they have no heat at all. A handful of sweet peppers do register very low on the Scoville scale but are still classed as sweet peppers. For example, Pepperoncinis are sweet peppers but usually rank around 100 to 500 on the Scoville Scale. |
| Sheepnose Pimento Pepper Color: | Red |
| Sheepnose Pimento Pepper Flavor: | Sweet and fruity |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 70 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 22 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: | Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: | 16-18 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 0 |
| Heat Level: | Sweet - Peppers with no heat. 0-99 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Bell Peppers |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 61 to 75 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Pepper Use: | Cheese, spreads, canning, processing |
| Climate Tolerance: | Cold |