Description
Chilli Name : CHERRY LARGE RED
Chilli Species : Annuum
Chilli Origin : Europe (widely grown)
Chilli Heat : Mild
Cherry Large Red is a classic annuum variety, producing big, round, cherry-like pods with a mild level of heat. These chillies are valued both fresh and pickled, where their thick walls and juicy flesh give them a rich, sweet flavour with just a hint of warmth.
Pods are round to slightly flattened, typically 4–5 cm across, ripening from green to bright red. Heat is mild, making them versatile in the kitchen — often stuffed with cheese, preserved in jars, or sliced fresh into salads and antipasti.
Plants are compact to medium in size, reaching 60–80 cm tall, with a steady yield of heavy, fleshy pods across the season.
Seeds germinate best at 26–30 °C, sprouting in 10–21 days. Plants usually take 80–90 days from sowing to harvest and are reliable in both pots and open ground.
