Sweet Pepper 'Sheepnose Pimento'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Not Applicable
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Laguna Beach, California

Boise City, Oklahoma

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Thompsons Station, Tennessee

Houston, Texas

Rio Hondo, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Thompsons Station, TN (Zone 7a) | March 2010 | positive

Love this sweet red Pimento. They do indeed look like sheep noses on the bottom. Many good attributes. Keeps forever in the fridge. Lovel...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

This Ohio heirloom comes from the family of Nick Rini.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | neutral

80 days. A tried-and-true heirloom that's enjoying a resurgence in popularity, and for good reason-pimento-shaped, 3 by 4" fruits are ver...Read More

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