Sow True Seed Ashe County Pimento Pepper Seeds
Best heirloom choice for gardeners in long, warm-season climates.
These heirloom pimentos bring a rare, mountain-grown sweetness to your garden that store-bought varieties simply can't match. They demand a long, warm season and careful isolation to thrive, but the reward is a uniquely mild pepper that is as perfect for pickling as it is for fresh snacking.
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Sow True Seed
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking rich flavor for canning and roasting
- Sustainable gardeners interested in saving seeds for future seasons
- Cool-climate growers needing reliable, regionally adapted plant performance
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers preferring mass-market hybrid seed options
- Short-season gardeners without indoor space for early starts
- Beginners wanting disease-resistant plants without extra pest management
Performance breakdown
Heirloom Authenticity
A genuine regional treasure preserved for its unique Appalachian heritage.
Culinary Versatility
Exceptional flavor profile excels in both raw snacks and artisanal pickling.
Growing Difficulty
Requires a long, warm season and careful isolation for seed saving.
Seed Viability
Sourced from small-farm production ensuring high-quality, reliable genetic stock.
Garden Accessibility
Not suitable for containers; demands significant space and full sun exposure.
Harvest Efficiency
Predictable 75-day maturity window from transplant for consistent seasonal yields.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
_Capsicum annuum_
Type
HEIRLOOM
Fruit Size
3"-4" in diameter
Flavor
Mild and sweet
Grown By
Ray's Virginia Produce in Montpelier Station, VA
Minimum Seeds per Packet
50
Packet Weight
0.2g
Planting Season
After Last Frost
Sowing Method
Transplant
Seed Depth
1/4"
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