Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Capsicum annum) 78 days. Sweet Cherry Sweet Peppers have cherry shaped fruit and are red in color when ripe. Sweet Cherry bushy upright 20″ plants bear heavily.
Planting Instructions for Sweet Cherry Sweet Pepper Seeds
Sweet Cherry Peppers are heat loving plants that are easy to grow, and do well in a variety of climates. Start Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Soaking Pepper seeds for 2-8 hrs before planting helps speed germination. Plant 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 Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper plants, then transplant to garden about 2-4 weeks after the last frost date. Plant in full sun, spacing about 12-18″ apart, in rows 24-30″ apart. Harvest can occur when Sweet Cherry peppers are firm and full sized, but still green, or when mature and full color for the variety (mature peppers can deteriorate quickly so keep a careful eye at harvest time). The less green the Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper the sweeter the flavor. It is best to use a knife or pruning clippers when harvesting to avoid damage to plant.
FAQ:
How long does it take Sweet Cherry Sweet Peppers to mature?
Sweet Cherry Sweet Peppers mature in approximately 78 days.
What are the characteristics of Sweet Cherry Sweet Peppers?
These peppers are cherry-shaped, bright red when ripe, and grow on bushy, upright plants about 20 inches tall. The plants are heavy yielders.
How should Sweet Cherry Sweet Pepper seeds be planted?
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, soaking them for 2-8 hours to improve germination. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep, and germination will occur in 8-25 days at 75-90°F. Transplant seedlings 2-4 weeks after the last frost, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart in rows 24-30 inches apart.
When should Sweet Cherry Sweet Peppers be harvested?
Harvest when the peppers are firm and full-sized but still green for a milder flavor, or wait until they turn red for maximum sweetness. Keep an eye on mature peppers as they can deteriorate quickly.
What is the best way to harvest Sweet Cherry Sweet Peppers?
Use a knife or pruning clippers to harvest the peppers to prevent damage to the plant.
Tim W. (verified owner) –
Seed order arrived in a timely manner, well packaged and identified. The seeds germinated quickly, and we planted them into containers. We had so many of these delicious peppers. Thank you!