Bonnie Original Sweet Cherry

Pepper

70d to harvest

Sun-warmed and glossy, Bonnie Original Sweet Cherry Pepper brings a bright, candy-sweet snap with a juicy, thin-walled bite—fragrant green at first, then deepening to a rich, ripe red. Compact and prolific, these petite cherry fruits hang like lanterns, offering a crisp texture that shines in fresh salads and quick pickles, and lends vibrant color to sauces and roasting trays.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 11th
Last Frost	Apr 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 27th
Harvest Begins	Aug 5th
Harvest Ends	Nov 5th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
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

Recommended Companions

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Capsicum annuum (sweet cherry peppers), and how can I treat it?

Watch for aphids and spider mites, which often show up on sweet cherry pepper foliage and cause distorted leaves and sticky residue. Spray the undersides of leaves with insecticidal soap, repeating every 5–7 days until you stop seeing new insects. If you see leaf spotting that spreads, remove affected leaves and improve airflow; avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal spread.

How often should I water Capsicum annuum during the main growing phase, and what soil moisture should I maintain?

During fruiting, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for watering when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry. Water deeply so moisture reaches the root zone, typically about 1–2 times per week depending on heat, with more frequent watering during hot, windy spells. Uneven moisture can lead to flower drop and misshapen fruit, so avoid letting the soil fully dry out between waterings.