Chili pepper 'Cherry pointed'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Cherry pointed'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cherry pointed is thought of as half hardy, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather. Planting Cherry pointed in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 is ideal for as it does best in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Cherry pointed from seed

Aim to sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cherry pointed about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Cherry pointed

As Cherry pointed is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Cherry pointed