Bucktown Seed Co. Sheepnose Pimento Pepper Seeds
Best heirloom choice for home gardeners seeking thick walled sweet peppers.
A cherished heirloom variety known for its heart-shaped, thick-walled fruits that ripen to a glossy red. These peppers offer an intensely sweet, savory flavor profile that excels in roasting, stuffing, or fresh eating.
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Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking gourmet-quality ingredients for roasting and stuffing
- Vegetable gardeners wanting reliable results from their seed starting efforts
- Self-sufficient growers looking to extend their harvest's shelf life naturally
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners with short growing seasons and limited warm weather
- Growers in temperate regions without access to greenhouses or heat
- Gardeners dealing with persistent soil-borne diseases or high pest pressure
Performance breakdown
Germination reliability
Third-party lab testing ensures consistent, high-success sprout rates for growers.
Flavor profile
Intensely sweet and savory flesh outperforms standard bell pepper varieties.
Harvest yield
Highly productive plants offer a bountiful, long-season supply of peppers.
Culinary versatility
Thick walls make these ideal for roasting, stuffing, or fresh slicing.
Seed saving potential
Open-pollinated genetics allow for easy, reliable seed collection every year.
Growth uniformity
Predictable plant structure simplifies garden planning and maintenance for home growers.
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity
70-90 days (transplants), 100-120 days (seed)
Planting Depth
0.5 inches
Days to Germination
9-14 days
Plant Spacing
12-18 inches
Row Spacing
18-36 inches
Light Requirements
Sunny
Plant Height
22 inches
Life Cycle
Annual
Frost Hardy
No
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