Lipstick Pepper is a sweet, heatless pimento-type cultivar of Capsicum annuum known for its elongated, lipstick-shaped red fruits that ripen early and perform well in cooler northern climates.
Lipstick peppers are elongated, tapered, conical fruits approximately 4 inches long with thick, juicy, crisp flesh and smooth glossy skin. They start green and mature to a vibrant, deep red. Completely sweet with no heat, they offer a super-sweet flavor profile ideal for fresh eating, roasting, stuffing, or adding to salads and sandwiches. The compact plants produce abundantly even in shorter seasons, making them a favorite for northern gardeners. As a pimento variant, they share the mild, fruity sweetness of traditional pimentos but in a pointed rather than flattened shape. They are highly productive, adaptable, and prized for their early maturity and rich color.
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Developed as a pimento-type pepper specifically for sweetness, thick flesh, and reliable performance in cooler northern climates of North America.
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Reach out →Super sweet with thick, crisp, juicy flesh and zero heat; reminiscent of classic pimento but more elongated and pointed.
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