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Gardening Guide

Peppers

seeds, Pepper Sheepnose Pimento, a red pepper

Common Name: Sheepnose Pimento Pepper

Scientific Name: Capsicum annum

Description: An Ohio heirloom. Gorgeous cheese-type, ripening from green to red. Fruit is round, oblate, and stylishly ribbed. Long Keepers when refrigerated. Great for northern climates!

Sprouts in: 7-10 days

Ideal Temp: 70-95F

Seed Depth: 1/4"

Plant Spacing: 18" apart

Frost Hardy: No

Min Full Sun: 8-12 hrs

Planting Instructions: Start indoors in bright light 8 to 12 weeks before last frost date. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather.

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