Capsicum Sweet Red Cherry Vegetable Seeds

CAPSICUM ‘Sweet Red Cherry’ Vegetable Seeds

PACKET: Approx. 100 SEED COUNT

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

• A gourmet capsicum variety producing small, round, bright red fruits about the size of a cherry tomato.
• Sweet, crisp flavour with a thick flesh—excellent for pickling, stuffing, antipasto plates and fresh snacking.
• Compact, productive plants well suited to raised beds, garden beds and containers.
• Performs well in warm, sunny conditions and benefits from regular watering and feeding.
• Open-pollinated variety—ideal for seed saving.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vegetable
• Height: 50 – 70 cm
• Fruit Size: 2.5 – 4 cm diameter
• Fruit Colour: Glossy green turning to bright red
• Days to Harvest: 70 – 85 days from transplanting
• Heat Level: Sweet (0 Scoville)
• Pollination: Open-pollinated

Sowing Information

• Sow When (Australia):
  • Cool: Start indoors August – November
  • Temperate: September – December
  • Subtropical: August – January
  • Tropical: All year (best in drier seasons)
  • Arid: August – December
• Germination Time: 10 – 20 days
• Germination Temperature: 20 – 30°C
• Sowing Depth: 5 – 8 mm
• Sow Where: Raise seedlings in trays; transplant when weather is consistently warm.
• Spacing: 40 – 50 cm between plants; 60 – 80 cm between rows
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with good organic matter; pH 6.2 – 7.0

Growing Tips

• Warm soil is essential—delay transplanting until nights remain above 12°C.
• Mulch well to keep soil warm and retain moisture.
• Feed every 2–3 weeks with seaweed, compost tea or balanced organic fertiliser.
• Water deeply and consistently to prevent blossom-end rot.
• Supports are helpful once plants become heavy with fruit.
• Pick early for higher yields—frequent harvesting encourages more flowering.

Harvest

• Harvest green for a firmer flavour or wait until fruits turn bright red for maximum sweetness.
• Ideal for pickling whole, stuffing with cheese or herbs, or adding colour to salads.

When to Sow Capsicum ‘Sweet Red Cherry’ in Your Climate (Australia)