Organic 'Szentesi Cherry' hot pepper

Latin name Capsicum annuum
Quantity per packet About 20 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameCapsicum annuum
FamilyNightshades
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 20 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0185
Product
description

The Capsicum annuum 'Szentesi Cherry' hot pepper is an organic variety full of character, appreciated for its small, round fruits, good productivity, and straightforward, moderate heat. In the garden, it forms a vigorous and well-balanced plant that becomes covered with lustrous dark red peppers, almost like small spicy cherries hanging in the foliage. This decorative appearance makes it as much an ornamental plant as it is a vegetable of choice for lovers of spicy cuisine. Its relatively thick-walled fruits offer a powerful flavor, reminiscent of cayenne, while remaining accessible enough for a wide variety of culinary uses. Very comfortable in full sun in well-drained soil, it produces abundantly during the warm season and quickly rewards gardeners with a generous harvest. Its discreet flowering also helps to liven up the garden by attracting certain pollinators before the fruits appear. We particularly enjoy harvesting its bright red peppers for hot sauces, homemade salsas, or even for stuffing as an appetizer. Both productive, decorative, and flavorful, 'Szentesi Cherry' brings a lively and gourmet energy to the vegetable garden.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodFebruary to April
Sowing depth0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Germination temperature24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)
Germination time7 to 21 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Hot sauces, salsas, stuffings, condiments, spicy cuisine
Bloom period
June to August
Harvest
75 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height60 to 80 cm (24 to 32 in)
Spread30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Tomatoes, eggplants, basil, onions
Avoid planting with
Fennel, peas
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.