Pepper Large Red Cherry Hot Seed
Best choice for home gardeners who enjoy pickling and stuffing peppers.
Add a vibrant, fiery flavor to your garden with these Large Red Cherry Hot Pepper Seeds. These seeds yield abundant, smooth peppers that mature from dark green to bright cherry red. Enjoy a tender texture with a sweet undertone and a noticeable heat, reaching up to 3,500 Scoville units. Perfect for continuous harvesting throughout a long season, these peppers are excellent for stuffing, pickling, or garnishing. These raw, untreated seeds ensure you grow fresh, crunchy peppers ideal for diverse culinary applications.
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Price vs Category Average
-34%
Below average
Maturation Days
75
/ Days
Who it's for
- Gardeners prioritizing high-yield, reliable harvests
- Home cooks looking for versatile, spicy ingredients
- Beginners needing high-germination, dependable seeds
Who should skip it
- Chili enthusiasts seeking intense, consistent heat
- Northern gardeners with short, cool growing seasons
- Busy growers wanting low-maintenance harvest preparation
Performance breakdown
Yield Consistency
Continuous fruiting ensures a steady supply throughout the long growing season.
Culinary Versatility
Ideal size and texture for stuffing, pickling, or fresh garden garnishes.
Heat Profile
Balanced spice level provides a noticeable kick without overwhelming the palate.
Germination Reliability
Untreated seeds offer dependable growth when soil temperatures are properly managed.
Harvest Efficiency
Uniform fruit size makes picking and processing these peppers remarkably simple.
Growth Adaptability
Requires specific soil warmth and transplanting to reach full maturity potential.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
75 Days
Heat Level
Up to 3,500 Scoville units
Fruit Size
1-1/2" to 2" across
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5"
Soil Temperature
80-85°F for germination
Germination Days
10-20 Days
Spacing in Row
12-24"
Planting Method
Transplant
Features
- Produces large, cherry-sized hot peppers
- Continuous fruiting over a long season
- Great for stuffing and pickling
- Spicy kick up to 3,500 Scoville units
- Fruit is fresh, tender, and sweet
- Available as raw/untreated seeds
What customers say
Customers highly praise the Pepper Large Red Cherry Hot Seed for its exceptional reliability and superior fruit quality. Reviewers consistently note an outstanding germination rate, leading to robust, healthy plants. The resulting peppers are described as true to type: large, perfectly cherry shaped, and offering a satisfying, dependable heat level ideal for various uses. A major benefit is the prolific yield, ensuring a substantial harvest that enhances the overall value. Gardeners trust this variety for its consistent performance year after year. The consensus strongly recommends these seeds for both new and experienced growers seeking a dependable, high performing hot pepper.
Know before you buy
These peppers reach up to 3,500 Scoville units. This provides a noticeable, spicy kick that is generally considered mild to medium in heat, making them versatile for various dishes.
The recommended planting method is to start these as transplants. You should sow the seeds indoors and transplant them once the soil is warm and the danger of frost has passed.
For the best results, maintain a soil temperature between 80-85°F. Under these conditions, you can expect germination to occur within 10 to 20 days.
When planting in rows, space your peppers 12 to 24 inches apart. This ensures adequate airflow and room for the plants to produce their continuous harvest throughout the season.
These peppers typically reach maturity about 75 days after transplanting. You will know they are ready when they transition from dark green to a vibrant, bright cherry red.
No, these are raw, untreated seeds. They are provided in their natural state, making them a great choice for gardeners who prefer organic or untreated planting materials.
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