Native to the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, this pimento produces bright scarlet, scrumptiously sweet peppers about 4 inches wide. Compact plants reach around 24 inches tall and produce early, tolerating cooler conditions better than most varieties. Summer growing season; approximately 55 days to maturity. Container friendly.Category: Peppers
Name: Ashe County Pimento
Type: Sweet
Days to Maturity: 55
Season: Summer
Variety: Sweet
Container Friendly: Yes
Pepper - Ashe County Pimento (JulieAnn Gardens)
$4.95Price
Production Time
4 weeks
Plant Size
Approximate Sizing:
Plugs: 2-3" tall
2.5" Pots: 5-8" tall
3" Pots: 8-10" tall
Gallon: 12-16" tall
Light, Water, Fertilizer
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: When surface of soil is dry. Most vegetable plants benefit from not wetting foliage to prevent disease.
Fertilizer: Organic or conventional. Use as directed on the package for leafy greens. Use 1.5x if using an all purpose brand for heavy feeders such as tomatoes and squash.