Chocolate Cherry

created by Denise B. at 26.12.2022

Features

Growth habit

bushy

half-high

Color

red

brown

Location

Greenhouse

Bed

Bucket

Pot

Outdoor

protected

Taste

Sharpness 3

Fruit shape

around

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

The "Chocolate Cherry" variety is the chocolate-brown version of the well-known cherry chilli. It has a similarly good aroma and produces very high yields. The plants can grow up to 120 cm tall and develop a small crown. They are robust and tolerate the Central European climate quite well. They bear many small, brown fruits with crunchy flesh. The pungency of the fruit can vary. They are suitable for fresh consumption, cooking and stuffing.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Chili should be grown in nutrient-rich soil in a sunny location. For a rich harvest, the first flower (terminal bud/'king flower') should be broken off. This promotes flower and fruit formation on the side shoots. However, this is not as important for chili peppers as it is for peppers. Pull the plants with 3-4 shoots and remove the remaining shoots. In Central Europe, cultivation is usually annual, but the highest yield is only achieved 2-3 years after planting. To achieve this, the plant must be overwintered indoors. The fruit is harvested from July to September, depending on the variety and weather conditions.