{"product_id":"hot-pepper-red-cherry-seeds","title":"Hot Pepper Red Cherry Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Red Cherry' is a charming round hot pepper (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) that ripens to glossy, cherry-shaped fruits about 1–1.5 inches across. These red cherry pepper seeds grow into tidy, heavily productive plants whose pods carry a lively, sweet-then-hot bite (about 2,500–5,000 Scoville). Their compact size and thick walls make them a favorite for stuffing and pickling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for gardeners who love stuffed and pickled peppers and want a pretty, prolific plant with moderate, approachable heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Sow 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil at 75–85°F; germination takes 10–21 days. Transplant after nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 4–11 with a warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods ripen in about 75–80 days from transplant. Pick when fully red and firm for the best flavor and heat, using scissors to avoid damaging the branches. Frequent picking keeps plants setting new fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed cherry peppers are ideal for stuffing with cheese or meat, pickling whole, and adding to antipasto and relish trays. They also brighten salads and sandwiches with a sweet, spicy crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot are red cherry peppers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate—about 2,500–5,000 Scoville, in the jalapeno range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are they best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStuffing and pickling; the round shape and thick walls hold fillings and brine well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I harvest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 75–80 days, once the pods turn fully red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/red-cherry-hot-pepper\"\u003eHow to Grow Hot Red Cherry Pepper From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012856242383,"sku":"ORIPHC_07_13","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Hot-Pepper-Red-Cherry-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266655211.png?v=1783373008","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/hot-pepper-red-cherry-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}