Large Cherry Seeds
Mild heat, big flavour

Large Cherry Chilli Seeds

Large Cherry Chilli Seeds

Golden drops of fruity heat: Heat Level: ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Large Cherry is a dependable, mild-to-medium chilli that produces big, round fruits with a crisp, sweet flavour. From seed it grows quickly and reliably, forming compact plants that carry a generous load of firm, glossy pods.

The chillies ripen from green to a deep cherry red and hold their shape beautifully, which makes them especially good for stuffing, roasting and pickling.

Because it’s a Capsicum annuum, germination is fast and straightforward, and the seedlings establish quickly with very little fuss.

The plants stay tidy and manageable in pots but still produce heavily across a long season, even in cooler UK summers. They’re also one of the easiest varieties for new growers thanks to their predictable growth habit and early cropping.

The thick flesh and rounded shape make the Large Cherry chilli ideal for recipes where you want substance without excessive heat.

They’re excellent for grilling, fermenting, or preserving whole in jars, and the ripe red pods have a sweetness that works well in cooked dishes. It’s a practical, good-tempered variety that earns its space through sheer usefulness.

Additional Information

Packet Contents: Ten seeds per packet.

Species: Capsicum annuum

Heat Level: Typically 1,000–5,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)

Germination: 7–14 days at 22–28°C; very reliable and quick to establish

Seedling Growth: Strong, upright seedlings that benefit from bright light and small potting steps

Plant Habit: Compact, productive plants usually 40–70 cm tall; ideal for pots or beds

Fruit Appearance: Large, round cherry-shaped pods ripening from green to deep red

Flavour Profile: Sweet, crisp flesh with gentle heat; excellent for stuffing, roasting and pickling

Growing Conditions: Suitable for greenhouses or sheltered outdoor positions; reliable even in cooler summers

Time to Harvest: Approximately 65–85 days from transplanting

Origin: Traditional cherry-type annuum grown widely across Europe and North America

How to Grow Chillies: Includes my free 28-page booklet “How to Grow Chillies” with every seed order

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1. Easy to Grow: Some chillies are just a joy to grow — compact, reliable, and happy in a pot (5). Others shoot off in all directions or sulk at the first sign of wind (1). I’ve given higher scores to the ones that do well here in the UK.

2. Ornamental Quality: A few of these are real show-offs, with pods that look like jewels or dramatic foliage that turns heads. Others are more practical than pretty. This score is just about how good they look on the patio or in the greenhouse.

3. Heat Level: This isn’t a technical SHU score — it’s just a kitchen-friendly 1 to 5. A 1 means very mild (like a jalapeño), a 5 is properly hot (think Bhut Jolokia). It should help you judge what you’re in for!

4. Hardiness: How well do they cope with our unpredictable summers? I’ve given higher scores to the tough ones that keep going through cool nights, wind, or patchy weather without much fuss.

5. Culinary Use: This one’s about how often I actually use them. Some are perfect for pickling, stuffing or powders — others look good but don’t end up in many meals. If it’s flavourful and versatile, it scores high.

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