Cherry Bomb Chilli Pepper – 10 Seeds
Species: Capsicum annuum
Origin: Cultivated variety (widely grown)
Description
Cherry Bomb is a medium-heat chilli pepper known for its round, cherry-shaped fruits and thick flesh. Pods mature from green to bright red and are valued for both fresh use and stuffing.
Plants are compact to medium in size and produce heavy yields of uniform, round fruit. Cherry Bomb peppers are commonly used in stuffed pepper recipes, pickling, and general cooking due to their balanced heat and sturdy walls.
Phenotype
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Plant habit: Compact to bushy
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Plant height: Approx. 45–75 cm
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Foliage: Green
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Flowers: White
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Pod shape: Round, cherry-shaped
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Pod size: Approx. 4–6 cm diameter
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Pod colour: Green → bright red
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Wall thickness: Thick
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Productivity: High
Heat & Flavour
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Heat level: Mild to medium
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Typical heat range: Approximately 2,500 – 5,000 SHU
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Flavour profile: Mildly sweet with moderate warmth
(Heat may vary slightly depending on growing conditions.)
Culinary Uses
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Stuffing
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Pickling
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Fresh cooking
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Salsas
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Roasting
Additional Information
Key Features
Growing Notes
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Germinate at 20–28 °C
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Easy to grow and suitable for beginners
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Suitable for outdoor cultivation or greenhouse
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Harvest red for full flavour
Important Note
Cherry Bomb is a widely cultivated annuum variety. Fruit size and heat level may vary slightly depending on growing conditions.