Price range: € 1,60 through € 2,50
🌶️ Cherry Bomb - Seeds
The Cherry Bomb is a classic chili pepper and beloved for its distinctive cherry-shaped fruits. These medium-sized, round peppers ripen from shiny green to bright red and combine a juicy bite with a pleasant, mild to medium heat. Ideal for stuffing, pickling or making delicious spicy sauces!
🫑 Characteristics:
Fruits: round, about 4-5 cm diameter
Maturation: green → intense red
Flavor: slightly sweet and fresh, with a mild kick
Pithiness: approx. 2,500-5,000 SHU
Usage: Perfect for stuffing with cheese, grilling or pickling
🌱 Cultivation information:
Pre-seeding: February-April at 22-28 °C
Planting out: after the icing season in pots or open ground
Plant height: approx. 60-80 cm
Harvest: Approx. 75-85 days after planting out
✅ Why choose Cherry Bomb?
The Cherry Bomb is not only a charming sight in the garden, but also a truly versatile kitchen favorite. Thanks to its thick pericarp and mild heat, this pepper is ideal for culinary creativity - from stuffed appetizers to pickled chilis.
🍴 Culinary Tip:
Cut the Cherry Bomb in half, remove the seeds and fill them with cream cheese or feta. Just au gratin in the oven and you have an irresistible spicy appetizer! Also delicious for pickling in vinegar with garlic and herbs.
📜 Provenance:
The Cherry Bomb is a variety of Capsicum annuum which originally became popular in the U.S. in the 1970s and has been loved worldwide ever since. A reliable, productive strain that never disappoints!
| Type | C.annuum |
|---|---|
| Heat level | Mild |
| Color | Red |
| Harvest year | 2022, 2024, 2025 |
| Number of Seeds | 10 Seeds |