The Pimento pepper is a sweet and mild heirloom variety cultivated in Ohio.

Pimento Pepper SeedsThe classic Pimento is a cherished heirloom variety. Grow out Pimento Pepper Seeds and get unique heart-shaped fruit.Flavor and UseBelonging to the Capsicum annuum family, the Pimento or Sheepnose pepper has a distinctively sweet and mild flavor… And it is one of the lowest on the Scoville heat scale. It’s an ideal choice for those who prefer a little less spice.How to use pimento? While famously used to stuff olives, it’s also an essential ingredient in the production of paprika. If making paprika, leave the pimento pepper seeds when drying and grinding if you want elevated heat.Isolated seed stock as of 2025.