Pimento Pepper Seeds

Pimento Pepper is a classic sweet pepper variety known for its rich flavor, crisp texture, and beautifully ribbed shape. Also known as Sheepnose, this open-pollinated pepper ripens from green to deep red and is a great choice for gardeners who want a productive, flavorful pepper for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, or homemade pimento cheese. Its old-fashioned character and dependable performance make it a standout addition to the summer garden.

Seed Packet Details

• Approximate Seed Count: ~25 seeds (Standard home-garden packet)

Packed with care and shipped from Kentucky.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Variety: Pimento
Seed Type: Open-pollinated
Life Cycle: Annual

What to Expect

Pimento Pepper produces round to slightly flattened fruits with a ribbed, oblate shape and thick, crisp flesh. As the peppers mature, they transition from green to a rich red color, giving the plants strong garden appeal as harvest time approaches. The flavor is sweet and slightly zesty, making this variety a great fit for both fresh use and cooking.

This variety is a strong producer and is especially appreciated for its versatility in the kitchen. The peppers are a natural fit for stuffing, slicing, roasting, and classic pimento-style recipes. Gardeners in cooler and northern growing regions may also appreciate its dependable productivity and vigorous growth habit through the main season.

Growing Basics

Days to Maturity: Main Season
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Plant Height: 18-30 inches
Sow Depth: 1/4 inch
Row Spacing: 24-36 inches
Growing Conditions: Well suited for northern growing regions

Growing Guide

Peppers grow best in warm weather and fertile, well-drained soil. Start seeds indoors several weeks before your last expected frost date, then transplant outdoors once temperatures have warmed and the danger of frost has passed. Choose a sunny location and keep plants consistently watered as they establish and begin setting fruit.

As the season progresses, harvest peppers green for a firmer, fresher flavor or allow them to fully ripen to red for greater sweetness and color. Pimento Pepper is a great choice for gardeners who want a productive sweet pepper with thick flesh, beautiful shape, and excellent kitchen versatility.