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Cherry Bomb — Peppers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Cherry Bomb
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

64days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil reaches 65°F and nighttime temperatures stay above 55°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-draining fertile soil with organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 12-15 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright red when mature, green when young
Size: 15-20 g
Shape: Indeterminate
Flavour: Medium heat (2,500-5,000 Scoville) with sweet, crisp flavor

In the kitchen

Stuffing with cheese or meat, pickling, fresh eating, hot sauce, salads

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevil, cutworms
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, blossom end rot
Resistance: Early Blight (Intermediate); Fusarium Wilt races 1-3 (High); Late Blight (High)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

CarrotsLoosens soil around pepper roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

TomatoesShare similar growing requirements and can confuse pests through companion cropping

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing them away from peppers

ChivesRepels aphids and may improve pepper growth and flavor

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and development

Walnut TreesProduce juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in peppers

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and may stunt pepper growth through root competition

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 63
Protein (g): 1.06
Fat (g): 0.2
Carbohydrate (g): 16
Fibre (g): 2.1
Sugars (g): 12.8
Vitamin A (µg): 3
Vitamin C (mg): 7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.07
Vitamin K (µg): 2.1
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.049
Folate (µg): 4
Calcium (mg): 13
Iron (mg): 0.36
Magnesium (mg): 11
Phosphorus (mg): 21
Potassium (mg): 222
Zinc (mg): 0.07
Selenium (µg): 0

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Cherry Bomb

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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