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Cherry Pepper 3" Live Starter Plant - Pimeinto Pepper - Capsicum Annuum
Cherry Pepper 3" Live Starter Plant - Pimeinto Pepper - Capsicum Annuum
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3 in potted plant, Pepper Plant, GMO Free, Heirloom, Open Pollinated
Name: Cherry Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum Annuum
Family: Solanaceae
Product Description
Cherry peppers, also known as pimientos or pimentos, are a variety of the Capsicum annuum, a flowering plant of the nightshade family. They are small, round red fruits with thick skin that resemble sweet cherries but have a mild-to-moderate spice profile, ranging from 2,500 to 5,000 on the Scoville scale. Some varieties of cherry peppers can be sweeter, while others are spicier, with some reaching up to 5,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHUs).
Origination: Peru
Historic Uses: Culinary, Pickling
Height: 3Ft
Hardiness: USDA 10+
Flower Color: White
Other Names: Pimientos, Pimentos
Growing Instructions:
They thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.356 They prefer warm temperatures, ideally between 70 to 80°F (21 to 27°C) during the day and cooler nights around 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C). The plants grow to about 2 feet tall and wide and produce a generous crop of peppers. Watering is crucial for cherry peppers. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to avoid issues like root rot. Regular irrigation is recommended, and drip irrigation can be particularly effective. Mulching around the plants helps retain moisture and control weeds. Fertilization is important for healthy growth. Use a balanced fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium but low in nitrogen to encourage fruiting rather than excessive foliage. Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to fewer fruits. Cherry peppers are ready to harvest about 73 to 80 days after transplanting. Regular harvesting encourages continued production.
Please try to understand that most of these plants are not garden center plants. They are wild perennial plants that will go dormant at certain times of the year. We do not have a set up that allows us to grow year-round so we have to grow with the seasons. If you buy a plant out of season, I will typically still send it because it is a perennial plant and will grow again when the climate allows it to grow again. I will never send out a declining annual plant unless I contact you first. Though most of these are easy to grow, they are NOT all beginner plants. This statement applies to ethnobotanical plants, herbs, and some vegetables – not so much succulents, hoyas and cacti, though they go dormant too, they usually still look the same and don’t decline during dormancy. If you are unsure when a plant grows best or goes dormant, please don't hesitate to ask me. They don't all go dormant at the same time here in Jacksonville, Fl. I can't speak for anywhere else though with certainty.
You will receive a plant that is very similar to the plants pictured, however, they may have grown some, or, depending on the time of year, they could be semi-dormant. Ships in a 3" pot. We put great care into packaging our plants and problems have been VERY rare, but due to the nature of the items shipped, it is possible for leaves or small stems to bend or break in transit but generally this is only cosmetic, and the plant will recover once watered and placed in a bright location (But not direct sun since they just came out of the box!). If your plant arrives rotting or dead, we will replace it for you. Please contact me with photo proof within 24 hours of delivery of your plants. It is my commitment to provide you with a live, healthy plant. Please note that minor cosmetic damage, such as a few broken leaves or small stems, may occur during transit and is a common risk inherent in the shipping process. After 24 hours, my job is done and it is up to you (The buyer) to know how to keep it alive. I have only grown plants in Florida and will send out anything I feel comfortable will grow here. In other words, it is up to you to know the conditions that these plants grow in the part of the country you reside.
Heat packs are available for purchase with your item to use if cold weather is expected at the time of shipment. (Link to Heat Pack: bit.ly/40ugd4J ) Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. I will cancel any order I feel won't make it safely to its destination without freezing. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 I don't make any profit off of them because they are a necessary shipping item in winter.
Care instructions are included with your order. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me for any extra advice you may require. We want you to be successful with our babies! If you have any questions about this item or others, please message me and I will gladly answer them.
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Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA due to state import laws. Any orders from these states will be canceled. My apologies for this inconvenience.
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