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Plant Name:
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Pepper, Pimento
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Latin Name:
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Capsicum anuum var. anuum
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Days to Germinate: |
14-21
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Days to Harvest: |
70
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Germination Rate: |
90% |
Test Date: |
10/23 |
Growth Habit: |
Bush, Upright
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USDA Zones: |
3-12 |
Lifespan: |
Annual |
Country of Origin: |
United States |
Sunlight: |
Full Sun, Partial Shade |
GMO: |
No |
Pollination:
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Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: |
No |
Seeds Packed For**: |
2024 |
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds
are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are
still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as
the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
Planting Instructions:
Soil Preparation:
Choose
an area with heavy, well-draining soil that receives at least 6 hours of
sunlight each day. Several weeks before planting, prepare dig or plow
the soil 8-10 inches deep and rake up several times to break up large
clods. Work the soil when it is dry enough to not stick to garden tools.
You may optionally apply manure, compost, peat moss, or rotted hay to
build the organic matter content of the soil, especially if working with
heavy clay.
Planting:
Try not to plant seeds until the soil warms in the spring and all danger
of frost is past since peppers grow best in warm weather. For Fall
planting, plant peppers 12-16 weeks before the first expected frost.
Starting peppers indoors and then transplanting outdoors will be easier
than if starting from seed outdoors. If direct sowing, plant 3-4 seeds
in 1/2 inch deep holes spaced 1 1/2 feet apart within rows spaced 3 feet
apart (from hole to hole).
If
transplanting, plant 3-4 seeds 1/2 inch deep in a pot. When pepper
plants are 4-6 inches tall, transplant outdoors. Make 3-4 inch-deep
transplant holes spaced 1 1/2 feet apart within raised rows spaced 3
feet apart (from plant to plant). Fill the holes with water and let it
soak in. The slightly sunken areas that were created will help the plant
to retain water. Move the plants carefully from the pots or flats and
set them in the transplant holes, leaving as much soil as possible
around the roots. Fill the hole with soil and pack it loosely around the
plant. Leave a slightly sunken area around each plant to hold water.
Water the plants after planting. It is best to transplant peppers in the
evening or a cloudy day to prevent plants from drying too much and
wilting.
Planting Depth: |
1/2 inch |
Within-Row Spacing:
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1 1/2 feet
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Between-Row Spacing:
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3 feet
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Watering:
Water the plants enough to keep from wilting. Slow, deep watering helps
the root system grow strong. Try not to let pepper plants wilt because
this will reduce yield and quality of the fruit.
Weeding and Pruning:
Keep plants as weed-free as possible. When tilling or hoeing, be
careful not to cut too deeply into the soil near the pepper plants as
cutting the feeder rooters may slow the plant's growth. Pull by hand any
weeds that are close to the plants.
Fertilizing:
You may optionally add 2-3 pounds of a complete fertilizer per 100
square feet of garden area. Spread the fertilizer evenly over the garden
and work into the soil. If planting single pepper plants, after the
first pepper begins to enlarge, you may optionally place about 2 level
tablespoons of fertilizer around each plant about 6 inches from the
stem, then mix it well with the soil. Water the plant after adding the
fertilizer. This will increase the yield and quality of the peppers.
Insecticides:
Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and
sulfur are organic options that can be used for prevention. Sulfur also
has fungicidal properties and helps in controlling many diseases. Sevin
is a synthetic insecticide that can be used to control for the flea
beatle. Insecticidal soaps and neem oils are good ways to control for
aphids. Before using a pesticide, please read the label and always
follow cautions, warnings and directions.
Diseases: Watch
pepper plants closely, especially in mild weather. Leaf spots are
caused by fungi and bacteria and can be treated with neem oil, sulfur,
and other fungicides. Please always follow label directions.
Harvest
peppers as they mature to increase yields throughout the season. Peppers
are usually ready for harvest 8-10 weeks after transplanting. Harvest
peppers when they turn red and reach a usable size, about 3 inches. Use
garden shears to cut peppers by their stems from the plant.
% Daily Value*
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Total Fat 0 g
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0% |
Saturated fat 0 g
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0% |
Cholesterol 0 mg
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0% |
Sodium 0 mg
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0% |
Potassium 2 mg
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0% |
Total Carbohydrate 0.1 g
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0% |
Dietary fiber 0 g
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0% |
Sugar 0 g
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Protein 0 g
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0% |
Vitamin C |
1% |
Calcium |
0% |
Iron |
0% |
Vitamin D |
0% |
Vitamin B6 |
0% |
Cobalamin |
0% |
Magnesium |
0% |
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*Percent
Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may
be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |