Capsicum, Cherry Chili Pepper, Hot Cherry Pepper, Hot Pepper, Pimienta 'Hot Red Cherry'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cotati, California

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Panama City, Florida

Billerica, Massachusetts

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Tullahoma, TN (Zone 7a) | September 2017 | positive

From seed. A fun chile, with slightly flattened round peppers growing upside down. Roughly ping pong ball size with thick walls and spicy...Read More

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Panhandle Gulf Coast, FL (Zone 8b) | November 2012 | positive

I purchased my Red Cherry Peppers from Trade Winds Fruit and I'm happy with them. They have medium heat, with some sweetness when cooked...Read More

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Jacksonville Beach, FL | May 2011 | positive

Nice tasting pepper! I think the Scoville rating is lower than "real"! Or I plsnted them too close to my cayenne's and habanero's!
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Marietta, GA (Zone 7a) | September 2009 | positive

I LOVE this little pepper. I always have an assortment of peppers in the garden, The hot varieties range from jalapeno, serrano, Thai, ...Read More

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