Pepper 'Cherry Bomb'
Best high-yield choice for home gardeners who love pickling and stuffing.
This hybrid is a productivity powerhouse that delivers fifty percent more fruit than standard varieties. You will need to stake these plants to support their heavy, meaty yields, but the reward is a consistent, early-season harvest perfect for pickling or stuffing.
$8.00
Who it's for
- Culinary enthusiasts seeking subtle heat without overpowering delicate flavors
- Home cooks creating bite-sized appetizers and stuffed snacks
- Urban gardeners maximizing harvest in limited planting areas
Who should skip it
- Recipe developers requiring consistent heat levels for precise dishes
- Busy cooks wanting quick prep for large-batch preservation
- Casual gardeners preferring immediate access at local nurseries
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
Produces significantly more fruit than standard garden-variety pepper plants.
Culinary Versatility
Meaty texture and balanced heat excel in pickling and stuffing applications.
Disease Resistance
Hybrid breeding ensures robust health throughout the growing season.
Growth Management
Requires consistent staking to support heavy, high-volume fruit production.
Space Requirements
Large mature footprint makes this unsuitable for small container gardening.
Harvest Efficiency
Early-bearing characteristics provide a faster turnaround for home gardeners.
Key Specs
Cultivar
Cherry Bomb
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Spread
3 feet
Fruit Diameter
2-2.5 inches
Days to Maturity
87 days
Shipping Container Size
1 Pint
Recommended Spacing
18 inches
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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