Hot Pepper 'Cherry Bomb'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Not Applicable
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Early (55-68 days)
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Jose, California

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Cicero, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Greenwood, Indiana

Wheatfield, Indiana

Alfred, Maine

Bark River, Michigan

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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I
Wheatfield, IN | January 2014 | positive

Great pepper for stuffing and has an excellent flavor. I like slicing it into a salad.

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D
Fort Wayne, IN | November 2012 | positive

Cherry Bomb
Capsicum: Annuum
Origin: USA
PI: 640797
Scoville units: 2,500-5,000
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F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

68 days. Globe or heart shaped 2 1/2 in. X 1 1/2 in./6.3 cm X 3.8 cm, green and red hot cherry fruit. TMV tolerant. (4000 sc). Hybrid.

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