Pepper Pimento L - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Solanaceae |
| Native region |
Central and South America |
| Mature height |
45-90 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun to bright partial shade (5-6 hours) |
| Watering |
Regular, even moisture; avoid drying out or waterlogging |
| Soil / mix |
Well-drained loam rich in compost, pH 6-6.8 |
| Fertilizer |
Compost at planting; potassium-rich feed when flowering and fruiting |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
Uses
<p>Used fresh in salads, stir-fries, pizzas, sabzis and stuffed (bharwa shimla mirch). Coloured peppers are sweeter and high in vitamin C and antioxidants.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in seed trays; germination takes <strong>10-21 days</strong>, faster in warmth. Transplant at the 4-6 true-leaf stage, spacing 45 cm apart in large pots or beds. Stake taller plants and pinch early flowers to build a strong frame. Green fruit is ready about <strong>70-90 days</strong> after transplanting; leave on the plant longer to ripen to red or yellow.</p>