Cherry Hot Pepper Plants

Description

Cherry Hot peppers, also known as Cherry Bomb peppers, are an early-maturing variety prized for their compact growth, thick-walled fruit, and bold flavor. These plants are especially popular with home gardeners thanks to their reliability and versatility in the kitchen.

Grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Cherry Hot pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish once transplanted.

What You’ll Receive

• Cherry Hot pepper plant hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil)

• Plant height at shipping: Approx. 4–6” tall

• Actively growing with a strong, well-developed root system

• Care instructions included

• Bonus: 4-pack orders include a FREE sample compost tea fertilizer

Because our plants are grown hydroponically, they will require an adjustment period and it will take a few weeks for them to acclimate when transplanted into soil or containers. To learn more about our methods and to ensure success, review the sections below Our Live Plant Growing & Shipping Process and When Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive.

About the Cherry Hot Pepper

The Cherry Hot is a Capsicum annuum variety known for its round, cherry-shaped pods and balanced heat. Plants typically grow around 2–2.5 feet tall and produce abundant 1–2 inch thick-walled peppers that ripen from green to bright red.

Flavor is slightly sweet with a medium kick, making Cherry Hot peppers ideal for fresh use and preserving. Their thick walls also make them a favorite for stuffing and pickling.

• Heat Level: Mild to medium (approximately 5,000–15,000 Scoville Heat Units)

• Flavor: Sweet, rich, and moderately spicy

• Pepper Appearance: Small, round red peppers with thick walls

• Culinary Use: Pickling, stuffing, fresh use, cooking, and preserving

Growing & Care Information

• Grower Experience Level: Intermediate

• Growth Habit: Compact, productive plant

• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 2–2.5 feet tall

• Pepper Pod Size: Typically 1–2 inches long

• Days to Maturity: Approximately 65–80 days from transplant

• Ways to Grow: In-ground garden beds, raised beds, and containers with proper drainage

If you’d prefer to start from seed, we also offer Cherry Hot pepper seeds and seed starting supplies, a great option for growers who enjoy raising plants from the very beginning or planning ahead for future seasons.