Hot Pepper Seeds - Red Cherry

Red Cherry pepper seeds produce a warm-season annual plant with a compact to bushy growth habit. This pepper type is well adapted to warm and temperate climates and performs best with a long growing season and consistent heat. Plants are commonly grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, making them suitable for both small and larger growing spaces. Red Cherry peppers prefer well-drained soil and steady moisture during active growth and are suitable for home gardens and small-scale cultivation.

Features

• Compact to bushy annual growth habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container growing

• Performs best in full sun

• Warm-season crop for seasonal garden planting

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Hot Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Red Cherry

• Growth habit: Bushy annual plant

• USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Indoor: February to March

  • Outdoor: April to June

• Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days; warm soil temperatures and evenly moist growing medium required

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained loam or sandy soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Moderate; water consistently, avoid waterlogged soil

• Mature plant size: 18 to 30 inches tall; 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart