Organic Sweet & Hot Pepper Seeds Heirloom Non GMO Non Hybrid Pepper Seed (Sweet Pepper Pimento Seeds)

This pretty, sweet pepper is used to flavor pimiento cheese; it is also the one that you find stuffed in the center of green olives. The plants produce heavy yields of green, heart-shaped fruit that mature to bright red. The peppers have very thick flesh and a mild, sweet flavor. Excellent for canning, casseroles, garnishes, and of course, in the classic cheese spread. Plants are small, great for containers.

How to Plant Sweet Pepper Pimento Seeds:

1. In most cases, we recommend starting seeds indoors rather than in the garden. However, if you live in a warm, frost-free area, peppers may be direct seeded in the garden.
2. The soil temperature should be at least 21°C for optimal seed germination, so keep them in a warm area for the best and fastest results. Use a heat pad under the seed tray, if necessary.
3. Plant seeds about 0.6 cm deep.
4. Soil should be well draining but be sure to maintain adequate moisture either with mulch or plastic covering.
5. Water one to two inches per square foot per week, but remember that sweet peppers are extremely heat sensitive. They are also susceptible to blossom-end rot if watering is not adequate. If you live in a warm or desert climate, or are simply experiencing a hot, dry summer, watering everyday may be necessary.
6. Fertilize with a low-nitrogen fertilizer after the first fruit set. (Too much nitrogen can cause the plant to produce foliage instead of flowers and fruit!)
7. Weed carefully around plants to avoid disturbing roots.
8. If necessary, support plants with cages or stakes to prevent bending. Try commercially available cone-shaped wire tomato cages. They may not be ideal for tomatoes, but they are just the thing for peppers.