Cherry Pepper (Cherry pepper)

Cherry Pepper

Also known as: Cherry sweet, Cherry super sweet, Pimiento

Cherry Pepper gets its name from the small red fruit it resembles, with a flavor ranging from mild to hot, depending on its maturity. It is popular in vegetable gardens and is often used for pickling, as a garnish, or to add spice to a variety of dishes.

Scientific classification

Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies

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Annual, Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Late spring, Summer

Bloom Time

Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

Harvest Time

24 inches

Plant Height

41 cm

Spread

Green

Stem Color

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Culture

Interesting Facts

The fruits of capsicum annuum var. conoides are exquisite and variable. They stand on the top of the leaves and are interesting. When Columbus discovered the Americas in 1493, capsicum annuum var. conoides were brought back to Spain and introduced to Central Europe in about a century, while it was introduced to China through the Western Regions in the late Ming Dynasty.

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Care Guide for Cherry Pepper

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Cherry Pepper thrives in humid environments with consistent watering, reflecting its native habitat. It benefits from weekly watering and rainfall during its growing season. As an evergreen, cherry Pepper is commonly grown outdoors and can adapt to various climate zones.

Fertilize: Cherry Pepper thrives in nutrient-rich soils, requiring balanced fertilizers. Apply less during the seedling stage, then integrate nitrogen and phosphorus as it develops. Increase nutrients during full fruiting with a mixed fertilizer, controlling nitrogen later while focusing on phosphorus and potassium for larger, brighter fruits.

Pruning: Cherry Pepper produces small, round fruits and thrives with regular mid-spring pruning to remove dead branches and leggy growth, enhancing air circulation and fruit yield. Clean tools are essential to prevent disease. For further guidance, consult reputable horticulture resources.

Propagation: Cherry Pepper is a cultivar valued for its edible, round fruits. Propagation requires sowing seeds in well-draining soil, ensuring warmth and moisture for germination. Provide ample spacing, handle seedlings gently, and transplant when seedlings are robust and conditions are favorable.

Repotting: Both potting and ground planting are suitable for cherry Pepper, providing flexibility in cultivation methods.

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