Large Cherry Hot Pepper Seeds 250mg Mild Heat for Pickling and Garnishing

Large Cherry Hot Pepper is a classic garden variety prized for its round, cherry-like fruits that ripen from green to bright red. These peppers offer a mild heat, making them versatile for fresh salsas, pickling, and garnishing. The compact plants are productive and well-suited to container gardening or garden beds, providing a colorful and tasty harvest throughout the season.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener, Large Cherry peppers are easy to grow and add a splash of color to your vegetable patch. Their mild flavor and meaty texture make them perfect for stuffing, slicing into salads, or adding to relishes. Start seeds indoors and transplant after the last frost for a bountiful crop.

Plant Features

• Produces round, cherry-shaped fruits that mature from green to red
• Mild heat level, suitable for fresh eating and pickling
• Compact, bushy plants that grow well in containers or gardens
• Prolific producer with a long harvest season
• Attractive addition to ornamental and edible landscapes

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual (perennial in frost-free zones)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-11 (as annual)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18-24 inches
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep at 70-85°F for germination, which typically takes 10-21 days. Provide bright light and keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants 18-24 inches apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and mulch to retain moisture. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Harvest fruits when they reach full size and color for best flavor.

What's Included

250mg of Large Cherry Hot Pepper seeds.