Sheepnose Pimento Pepper (Sweet), Organic

Seed Savers Exchange - An Ohio heirloom from the family of SSE member Nick Rini dating back to at least 1940. Tomato-type peppers are exceedingly flavorful with sweet juicy flesh. Very meaty, good for canning. Keeps for an extended period when refrigerated. 70-80 days from transplant. Sweet. 

Characteristics 

Organic

Flattened, tomato-type pepper

Sweet, juicy, thick flesh

Good canning variety

Stores well when refrigerated

Sweet pepper

70-80 days from transplant

25 Seeds per packet

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.

Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost

Plant Rows 12-24” Apart

Germinates in 14 days

Full Sun 

Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability