Cherry Stuffer

Family: Solanaceae Mildly Hot Pepper

Planting Schedule

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Sink your senses into Cherry Stuffer’s glossy, cherry-red peppers that ripen from green to a brilliant, jewel-like scarlet.

The fruit is delightfully thick-walled with a crisp, snappy bite and a pleasantly piquant, peppery warmth that’s bold yet inviting. Ideal for stuffing and roasting, Cherry Stuffer shines in vibrant antipasto-style preparations and also brings color and flavor to sauces and pickled treats.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of Cherry Stuffer

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Cherry Stuffer Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Oct 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Sep 27th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Sep 21st – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 16th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 12th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 9th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 3rd – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Aug 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	Stake
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	80
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

These thick-walled cherry peppers deliver a clean snap and straight, friendly heat—excellent when you want pepper flavor to hold its shape (not go soft like thinner chilies). Roast or stuff them, then let the piquant warmth mingle with salty, fatty partners like anchovies and olive oil for a confident, antipasto-ready bite.

Best Uses

stuffed and oven-roasted—thick walls hold filling without collapsing
quick pickling to keep them crisp and jewel-red
chopping into antipasto-style mixes where they stay snappy
sauteing to build a lively peppery base for sauces and chili oil

Flavor Profile

crisp snappy walls bright, piquant pepper heat sweet-bell pepper flavor with a peppery bite roasty, slightly smoky finish when roasted

Kitchen Pairings

garlic olive oil oregano parmesan anchovies

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Capsicum annuum (Cherry Stuffer peppers), and how can I manage it?

A very common problem is aphids, which cluster on new pepper growth and can stunt plants; they’re especially noticeable in warm spells. Spray the undersides of leaves with a strong jet of water, then follow with insecticidal soap if needed, repeating every 5–7 days until the clusters stop. Also remove any heavily infected leaves early, since pepper leaf-chewing and virus-like mottling spread quickly once plants are stressed.

How often should I water Capsicum annuum during the main growing phase?

During active growth and fruit set, keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for even moisture with topsoil drying just slightly between waterings. In typical home gardens this often means watering about 1–2 times per week, but increase frequency in hot, windy weather to prevent blossom drop. Use a deep watering so moisture reaches the root zone rather than frequent light sprinkling.

How do I know when Cherry Stuffer peppers are ready to harvest?

Harvest when the fruits reach their full size and color change for your pepper stage—Cherry Stuffer is typically ready when fully colored and firm. Taste-test a fruit if you’re unsure: ripe peppers should have a sweet, developed flavor and a crisp snap. Expect harvest roughly around 75 days from transplanting (varies by conditions), with ongoing pickings as more pods ripen.