Pimento

The pimento (pimiento) is a heart-shaped, deep-red sweet pepper measuring roughly 3–4 inches long with notably sweet, succulent, and aromatic flesh — considered sweeter than a red bell pepper. It is best known internationally as the bright red stuffing inside green olives, a tradition that originated in Spain. The flesh is also used in pimento cheese and is exceptionally good eaten fresh when fully ripe.

Days to maturity

65–80 days

Plant height

45–75 cm (18–30 in)

Best use

Olive stuffing, fresh eating, cheese

Species

Capsicum annuum

Origin

Spain / Mediterranean