Cherry Stuffer

Family: Solanaceae Mildly Hot Pepper

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

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 7th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 20th
Harvest Begins	Sep 3rd
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.