Chilli Pepper ‘Red Cherry Small’ (Capsicum annuum L.), also known as ‘Piccante Calabrese’, is a cherished heritage variety from Calabria. These distinctive, round, cherry-shaped chillies are hot but renowned for their exceptional, fruity flavour that shines when cooked. Traditionally stuffed with tuna and preserved in olive oil, they lose about half their heat when cooked, making them perfect for flavourful stuffing, pickling, or sauces. This packet contains approximately 120 seeds.
ðą Sow in Spring indoors. Needs warmth to germinate. Transplant to full sun after frost.
âïļ Requires full sun & heat. Best in a greenhouse or against a sunny wall in Ireland.
ð§ Water consistently. Avoid waterlogging.
ð Compact plant. Produces abundant round, red chillies.
Bullet Technical Data
ðą Depth: 0.5 cm
ð
Sow: Spring (Feb-Apr) indoors
âïļ Light: Full sun
ðĄïļ Germ: 14-30 days (needs heat)
ð Height: 50-70 cm
ðŠī Space: 40-50 cm
âģ Harvest: 80-90 days (red)
ðŠ Seeds: Approx. 120 seeds
