Description

25 Seeds per pack

(a.k.a. Large Hot Cherry, Cherry Hot, and Hot Red Cherry) (Capsicum annum) 69-85 days.       A late, but very productive open-pollinated chile pepper variety. The Large Red Cherry Hot Pepper is a medium-hot variety, bearing flattened-globe shaped, 1″ by 1½” chile peppers, medium-dark green turning to bright red at maturity. Plants grow to 24″ and bear continuously throughout the season. Large Red Cherry are great for small pickles, canning, and are easy to dry. Adds great spice to your favorite Southwestern dishes!

Planting Instructions for Large Red Cherry Hot Pepper Seeds

Large Red Cherry Peppers are heat loving plants that are easy to grow, and do well in a variety of climates. Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Soaking Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper Seeds for 2-8 hrs before planting helps speed germination. Plant Large Red Cherry ¼” deep in chosen containers. Germination will occur in 8-25 days at 75-90°F. Keep soil evenly moist (not soaked) for best germination. Harden off Pepper plants, then transplant to the garden about 2-4 weeks after the last frost date. Plant Heirloom / Open Pollinated Peppers in full sun, spacing about 12-18″ apart, in rows 24-30″ apart. For a more mild flavor, Heirloom / Open Pollinated Hot Peppers can be harvested once they reach full size and are still green. Although Large Red Cherry Hot Peppers can be picked when green, their flavor and heat will increase when allowed to mature and ripen colors, especially to full maturity.
It is best to use a knife or pruning clippers when harvesting to avoid damage to Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper plant. Be careful not to get oils on skin, in eyes, etc. when harvesting.