Solanacées • Capsicum annuum

Szentesi Cherry Pepper - Organic

"A small, early-maturing chili pepper, round like a cherry, for abundant harvests in the heart of summer."

$4.49

Number of seeds

Originally from Hungary, the Szentesi Cherry pepper is a cherry-type variety that has become popular in vegetable gardens for its small, round, bright red fruits when ripe. In a thriving garden, its compact plants produce an abundance of fleshy balls that stand out sharply against the green foliage, adding a warm touch to the heart of the summer season.

In a nurturing environment, this chili pepper behaves like a reliable plant: it produces generously after the first warm days and allows for repeated harvests. Adapted to gardens in cooler climates when started indoors, it naturally lends itself to a respectful cultivation approach, where the plant is nurtured from sowing to harvest by observing the seasonal cycle.

  • Growing climate: Warm season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Regular
  • Growth: Summer growth

Note: Like all chili peppers, it needs constant heat to fruit well and appreciates warm, well-drained soil.

The Szentesi Cherry pepper, with its small, round, cherry-like fruits, is well-suited to both fresh and lightly processed dishes. The ripe, red fruits are used whole or chopped to enhance sauces, stews, garnishes, and marinades. Their compact shape also makes them ideal for pickling or preserving, according to traditional culinary practices associated with cherry peppers. The fruits can also be gently dried and then crumbled or ground to create a spicy seasoning.

As with all chili peppers, it is recommended to handle the fruit with a minimum of precautions (avoid contact with the eyes, wash your hands after preparation).

Szentesi Cherry Pepper - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

26° to 30° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 75 days

Distance between plants

40 cm

Distance between rows

50 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Average plant height

50 cm

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