Pepper, Pimiento—Capsicum annuum L.

This document provides an overview of the pimiento pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), detailing its characteristics, culinary uses, and cultivation practices. It highlights the pepper’s thick, sweet flesh and its primary role in canning and food flavoring, especially in products like pi...

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Main Author: James M. Stephens
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139815
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description This document provides an overview of the pimiento pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), detailing its characteristics, culinary uses, and cultivation practices. It highlights the pepper’s thick, sweet flesh and its primary role in canning and food flavoring, especially in products like pimiento cheese and stuffed olives. The article also outlines traditional and modern processing methods, as well as guidelines for home gardening, including recommended varieties and planting techniques. Original publication date May 1994.
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spelling doaj-art-c8355f0d3b0e41968fee25cc8ce4b9fe2025-08-20T03:51:49ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092025-07-012003510.32473/edis-mv114-1994Pepper, Pimiento—Capsicum annuum L.James M. Stephens0University of Florida This document provides an overview of the pimiento pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), detailing its characteristics, culinary uses, and cultivation practices. It highlights the pepper’s thick, sweet flesh and its primary role in canning and food flavoring, especially in products like pimiento cheese and stuffed olives. The article also outlines traditional and modern processing methods, as well as guidelines for home gardening, including recommended varieties and planting techniques. Original publication date May 1994. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139815Pepper
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