Chocolate Cherry
Variety
Approved Data
created by Denise B. at 26.12.2022
Growth habit
bushy
half-high
Color
red
Brown
Location
Greenhouse
Bed
Bucket
Pot
Outdoor
protected
Taste
Sharpness 3
Fruit shape
around
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
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
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.
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Very humid
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Seeding distance
50 cm
Row spacing
60 cm
Seeding depth
1 cm
Basil
Borage
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)
Carrots
Cauliflower
Common marigold
Cucumber / Gherkin
Dill
Garlic
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lavender
Lettuce (Endive / Escarole / Erisée)
Lettuce (Lettuce)
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Onion
Onion (Spring onion)
Pak Choi
Parsley
Savory
Thyme
Blossomrot
Early blight of potato
Black spot of roses
Red spot disease
Grey mold
No pests