Hot Cherry

Medium Heat

Hot Cherry peppers are native to the tropical highlands of Central and northern South America and date back to the 1500s. Productive plants bear cherry-shaped fruit about 1.5 inches wide that ripens from green to bright red. The thick, juicy flesh has bright fruity sweetness, slight tartness, and a tangy, moderate kick. Use them sautéed for extra heat, pickled for sandwiches, or skewered for barbecue. Plants produce throughout the season. Heirloom.

Heat level: 3,000 - 5,000 SHU

Plant height: 18 - 24 inches

Harvest: 80 - 85 days from transplant

25 seeds

Did you know? Humidity can reduce the viability of pepper seeds over time, causing  seeds to stagnate. That’s why every seed pack includes a silica gel packet to help keep the seeds dry and fresh. To save seeds for next year, place the seed packet and silica gel packet together in a quart-size freezer bag, seal it, and store it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. 

Share your pepper photos or favorite pepper recipe—and get free seeds!

Pepper photos: Please use photos on the Pequin pepper page as a guide. Submit one photo of your plant bearing fruit and another showing the pepper(s) in your hand. In return, you may choose any three seed varieties currently in stock. Exclusions apply.

Recipes: Submit your favorite pepper-dish recipe along with a photo of the finished dish and choose any three seed varieties currently in stock. Submit an authentic ethnic recipe to receive five seed packs. Exclusions apply.

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