Pepper Pimento Seed
Pepper pimento is a delicious, mild and sweet pepper with attractive red, heart-shaped fruits. Unlike hot chillies, pimento has very little heat and is excellent for fresh eating, cooking, stuffing, sauces and preserving. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Growing: Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly and feed with compost or fertiliser during the growing season. Harvest when the fruits are fully coloured red for the sweetest flavour.
20 in stock
K30.00
20 in stock
Pepper Pimento
Pimento Pepper is a beautiful, productive pepper with large, round to heart-shaped fruits and a mild, sweet flavour. The bright red fruits are excellent for fresh eating, cooking, stuffing, sauces, salads and preserving.
Unlike hot chilli peppers, pimento peppers have very little heat, making them a great choice for the whole family. They are also rich in vitamin C and contain antioxidants such as carotenoids.
Growing & Care
Sun: Plant in full sun for the best growth and fruit production.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or well-rotted manure.
Water: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruit development, but avoid waterlogging.
Feeding: Feed regularly with compost or a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.
Spacing: Allow about 40–50 cm between plants for good growth and air circulation.
Harvest: Pick when the fruits reach their full size. Allow them to ripen on the plant until they turn bright red for the sweetest flavour.
A wonderful addition to the vegetable garden for gardeners who want a flavourful, colourful pepper without the strong heat of chillies.
Common name: Pimento Pepper, Pimiento
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
