Pepper – Cherry
$3.99
Round fruits of about 2.5-4 cm in diameter with a slightly pointed tip, cherry peppers turn from green to red when ripe, the flesh will be red and sweet. In cooking, their small size is convenient for stuffed vegetables. They are also popular in marinade recipes. Variety cultivated since 1860. Suitable for pot culture.
Additional information
Seeds | ~50 |
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Difficulty | |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 5 mm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 25 to 30ºC
- time for germination: 7 to 21 days
When to sow:
- indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last date in your area
Sowing technique: in pocket
- Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced about 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants. Transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden.
Transplant outdoors:
- After any risk of frost, when the soil is warmed and the average nighttime temperature stays above 12 ºC
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 30 to 45 cm
- between rows: 45 to 60 cm
Height of the plants: 60 to 90 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Water: regular watering
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest (after transplanting): 85 days
Specificity:
- pinch with fingers the first flowers to make the plant more robust and to stimulate the production of leaves that will protect the fruits from the sun burn in summer
- possible to grow in a pot
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