Sweet Cherry

Home garden or processing, pickling.

V37212 : Sweet Cherry
Treatment * Pkg Size ** Price (USD)
Treated 1/2 ounce $8.90
Treated Ounce $12.85
Treated 1/4 lb $40.75
Treated 1 lb $118.05
Treated 5 lb $577.50
* M = 1,000
** US customer prices shown in USD.
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Attributes
Item Number
V37212
Pepper Type
Cherry
Color
Green to Red
Maturity (days)
78
Flesh
Medium Thick
Shape
Round
Heritage Variety  
Yes
Treatment
Standard Treatment
Popular For
Home Garden, Processing
Canada
No

Growing Tips

Planting

Sow in the greenhouse 7 - 9 weeks before desired planting date. Allow plants to harden 7 days before transplanting. Plant transplants halfway between rootball and bottom leaves. This will help prevent lodging.

Planting Guidelines - Peppers
Approximate Seeds per Pound:
64,000 - 76,000
Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:
2.2 - 2.6 oz
Seeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):
9.1 - 12.1 M
Seeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:
500 - 667
Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:
18 - 24"
Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:
12"
Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:
.3 - .5"
Recommended Soil Temperature:
65 - 85°F
Days to Germination:
10 - 14
Management

Scout every 7 days to ensure crop development. Consult the Midwest Vegetable Production Guide or your local extension agent for identification and treatments.

Harvest

Cut or break pepper off the plant but leave at least 1” of the stem attached to the pepper.

Storage

Clean and wax peppers. Pre-cool at 45ºF. Store at 45 - 50ºF with 90 - 95% humidity; this will ensure the longest shelf life.