{"product_id":"capsicum-red-hot-cherry","title":"Capsicum Red Hot Cherry Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapsicum Red Hot Cherry Seed produces compact, prolific plants with slightly flattened cherry-shaped fruit that mature from deep green to dark red. It is a classic pickling pepper for gardeners wanting a mild-to-medium heat crop in a tidy vegetable bed or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eView Our Detailed Grow Guide: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/blogs\/news\/top-tips-for-growing-the-sweetest-pepper-hottest-chillies\"\u003ePepper and Chilli Grow Guide for South African Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Frost-tender chilli pepper, usually grown as an annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Capsicum annuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Cherry pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Sowing Time: Start in pots or trays, then transplant outside once warm weather has settled and frost risk has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Sunny, sheltered position protected from strong winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow Depth: About 6 mm in warm seed trays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: Around 60 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: Best in warm seed mix at 27-32 C; germination is slow in cool soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Small, prolific upright plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 1000 raw seed, 100 raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays From Transplant To Harvest: 70-80 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit Size: Around 3 cm x 4 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Green to red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat Level: 2 out of 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Capsicum Red Hot Cherry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall prolific upright plants are useful in compact edible spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherry-shaped medium-walled fruits are well suited to pickling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit matures from deep green to dark red for flexible harvest stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild-to-medium heat level makes it approachable for many kitchens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for gardeners wanting something more interesting than standard sweet peppers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Red Hot Cherry in sunny vegetable beds or large containers. Pick the fruit green or red and use them mostly for pickling, relishes, stuffing, roasting or mild chilli flavour in cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart seedlings in warm protected conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into rich, well-drained soil after cold risk has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep moisture even while plants are flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertiliser during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle ripe fruit gently to avoid bruising and quality loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubuntuberg","offers":[{"title":"100 raw seed","offer_id":46149887426696,"sku":"614202-S100SR","price":144.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 raw seed","offer_id":46149887393928,"sku":"614202-S01MSR","price":1156.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/Pepper_20Red_20Hot_20Cherry_21c5eb64-4bcb-40a0-a9bf-f592e6655c5c.jpg?v=1782892877","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/capsicum-red-hot-cherry","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}