Cherry Bomb
F1 hybrid pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- F1 hybrid
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 65-70 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Origin & history
A round thick-walled hot cherry pepper bred for stuffing and pickling whole, early enough to crop reliably in short seasons.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 65-70 days | Consensus range across the cited commercial catalogs; no independent source documents it yet. |
| Scoville heat | 2,500-5,000 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- F1 hybrid
Mucho Nacho
65-75 days
- F1 hybrid
Chichimeca
65-80 days
- F1 hybrid
Emerald Fire
60-75 days
- F1 hybrid
Flaming Flare
60-75 days
- F1 hybrid
Pot-a-peno
45-65 days
- F1 hybrid
Ace
50-65 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 2 sources, all commercial catalogs. No independent reference documents this variety yet.
- Johnny's Selected Seeds catalog · Johnny's Selected Seeds, Seed Catalog
- Tomato Growers Supply catalog · Tomato Growers Supply Company, Seed Catalog