# Cherry Pepper

Also known as Cherry Bomb, Cherry Pick, Hot Cherry Pepper, Large Red Cherry, Red Cherry Hot, Sweet Cherry Pepper.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Cherry Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Central/South America (cultivated globally), Mexico / United States / Europe. Capsi’s sourced range is 0–5,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is tangy, sweet, crisp, fruity, mild-heat. Used for pickling and preserving, stuffing with cheese or meats, antipasto platters, salads and relishes, garnishes for sandwiches and pizzas. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/7.2 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 0–5,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  What Are Cherry Peppers? – The Spruce Eats
  https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-are-cherry-peppers-4777756

- 2,500–5,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Cherry Bomb Pepper Guide
  https://pepperscale.com/cherry-bomb-pepper/

- 2,500–5,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Peppers- Hot Cherry – Miller Plant Farm
  https://mpffresh.com/products/peppershotcherry

- 3,500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Pepper, Hot Large Red Cherry – Heirloom
  https://www.hometownseeds.com/products/pepper-hot-large-red-cherry-pepper-seeds

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [NC State Extension detailed botanical and growing profile for Cerasiforme (cherry) group](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/capsicum-annuum-cerasiforme-group/)
- [Culinary uses, heat range, and flavor profile](https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-are-cherry-peppers-4777756)
- [General species context and domestication history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsicum_annuum)
- [Variety examples and grower insights](https://www.hobbyfarms.com/4-cherry-peppers-you-need-to-try/)
- [Sweet Cherry cultivar growing and description details](https://mygardenlife.com/plant-library/cherry-pepper-sweet-cherry-capsicum-annuum)
- [Missouri Botanical Garden Capsicum culture and hardiness info](https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a685)
- [Produce specialist appearance, uses, and season notes](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Cherry_Peppers_123.php)
- [Seed catalog provenance and cultivar specifics](https://trueleafmarket.com/products/pepper-hot-large-red-cherry-hot-seeds)
- [Seed supplier details on size and uses](https://www.reimerseeds.com/cherry-pepper-seeds)
- [Culinary context and substitutions](https://www.seriouseats.com/guide-to-mexican-chiles-8756281)

## FAQ
### How hot is Cherry Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 0–5,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Cherry Pepper taste like?

Crisp and refreshing with a bright tangy-sweet flavor and subtle fruity notes; hot variants add a clean, pleasant warmth while sweet variants remain purely mild and juicy, making both excellent for fresh or preserved preparations.

### How do I grow Cherry Pepper?

Cherry Pepper: about 75 days to maturity, warm subtropical / temperate annual climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11 (annual elsewhere).

### What can I substitute for Cherry Pepper?

Pepperoncini (similar size and pickling use), Hungarian Wax (for mild heat), Pimentos (for sweet variants)

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/cherry-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data