Quantity
About 20 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Nightshades
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
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.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Establishment temperature
24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 21 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest75 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsTomatoes, eggplants, basil, onions
Avoid planting withFennel, peas
Hot sauces, salsas, stuffings, condiments, spicy cuisine
