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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| Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2025-07-01
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| Series: | EDIS |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139815 |
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| Summary: | 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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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |