Pepper | Red Cherry

Red Cherry Peppers are compact, prolific plants that produce small, round fruits resembling cherries—perfectly sized for pickling, stuffing, or fresh eating. These vibrant red peppers offer a mildly spicy flavor with a sweet finish, making them a favorite for home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike. Ideal for container gardening or garden beds, Red Cherry Peppers thrive in warm, sunny conditions and are easy to grow from seed. Their attractive, ornamental appearance also adds a pop of color to any space. Each plant yields dozens of firm, flavorful peppers throughout the season. Packet contains approximately 40-50 seeds.

Red Cherry Pepper
Capsicum annuum

Why Grow Red Cherry Peppers?

• Compact, prolific plants yielding dozens of small, round peppers
• Mildly spicy flavor with a delicious sweet finish
• Fantastic for pickling, stuffing, fresh eating, and salads
• Attractive, ornamental appearance for gardens and containers
• Easy to grow for beginners and heat-tolerant
• Approximately 40-50 seeds per packet

How to Grow Red Cherry Peppers from Seed

Start Red Cherry Pepper seeds indoors approximately 6–8 weeks before your last expected spring frost. Sow seeds about 6 mm (¼ inch) deep in a quality seed-starting mix and keep warm and consistently moist until germination.

Provide seedlings with plenty of bright light once they emerge. Before planting outdoors or moving plants to permanent pots, gradually harden off the seedlings. Transplant or move outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and outdoor conditions have warmed up completely.

Choose a location with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil or premium potting mix. Peppers thrive in warmth and sunshine.

Water consistently, particularly during hot summer days and fruit development, while avoiding prolonged waterlogged conditions.

Growing Red Cherry Peppers in Canada

Peppers love warmth and require a long growing season, so Canadian gardeners will get the best results by starting seeds indoors well ahead of the last frost.

Avoid transplanting outdoors too early. Pepper plants are sensitive to cold and perform best once both the soil and nighttime temperatures have thoroughly warmed.

For detailed instructions covering seed starting, transplanting, spacing, watering, and harvesting, read our Complete Guide to Growing Peppers in Canada.

Red Cherry Pepper Growing Information

Grow Your Own Red Cherry Peppers

There is nothing quite like harvesting crisp, flavorful peppers straight from your own garden or patio pots. With their vibrant look and versatile culinary uses, Red Cherry Peppers are a fantastic addition to any vegetable plot.

Start your seeds this season and enjoy a heavy harvest of homegrown spice all summer long.