Chervena Chujski

Family: Solanaceae Hot Pepper

Sink your senses into Chervena Chujski’s vivid, cayenne-bright heat—fragrant, peppery, and unmistakably lively from the first ripe pods.

At maturity, it forms slender, gently curved fruits that ripen to a deep, warm red with a smooth, taut skin and a crisp snap. Ideal for drying and grinding, it also shines in sauces and quick pickling where its bold character can color every spoonful with fiery finesse.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Bush

Botanical illustration of Chervena Chujski

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	Bush
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

This cayenne type brings a vivid, fast-acting burn with enough pepper character to stand up even after drying and grinding. Use it where you want heat that stays snappy and fragrant—powdered into rubs or spun into a quick pickle for color and bite that won’t go flat.

Best Uses

drying and grinding into a hot, red pepper powder
quick pickling for fiery snappy pods and hot brine

Flavor Profile

cayenne-bright heat with a peppery, slightly smoky edge fragrant, sharp-piquant aroma crisp snap and a clean, piquant finish

Kitchen Pairings

garlic smoked paprika cumin black pepper vinegar olive oil

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Capsicum annuum (hot chile pepper) like Chervena Chujski, and how do I manage it?

Watch for aphids and thrips, which can cause curled leaves and stippling, especially in hot, dry spells. Spray infested plants with a strong stream of water first, then use insecticidal soap and repeat every 5–7 days until new growth is clean. If you see leaf spotting or wilting that spreads in humid weather, remove affected leaves and improve airflow around plants to slow fungal spread.

How often should I water Chervena Chujski during its main growing phase?

During flowering and fruit set (roughly weeks 4–10 after transplant), keep soil consistently moist but not soggy—about 1–2 inches of water per week depending on heat and mulch cover. Water deeply when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry, aiming at the base of the plant to reduce leaf wetness. Irregular watering leads to blossom-end issues and smaller peppers.

How can I tell when Chervena Chujski is ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods reach their full length and have turned to a deep red color (from green), typically around 75 days from transplant. If you squeeze a mature pod lightly, it should feel firm and the skin should be glossy rather than soft or pliable. Leaving pods on too long can reduce firmness, so pick regularly once they’re fully colored.