Spicy Cherry (Ciliegia Piccante) - 50 (±) seeds

This traditional Italian type of pepper impresses with its compact , round fruits and pleasantly crunchy texture. It is described as ideal for a slightly spicy, crunchy snack, as the spiciness is mild enough for more casual culinary use.

The small size and regular round shape make the fruits particularly interesting for Mediterranean recipes, pickling and serving as antipasti.

Characteristics of the variety

• Variety: Spicy Cherry (Ciliegia Piccante)
• Other names: Bacio di Satana / Peperoncino Tondo Calabrese
• Botanical species: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Mild to moderately hot pepper
• Hotness: 5,000 SHU
• Shape: Round
• Fruit size: about 2–3 cm
• Texture: Crispy
• Popularity: Traditionally popular type in Italy
• Cultivation: Greenhouse or outdoors.

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5,000 SHU

With a heat rating of 5,000 on the Scoville scale , Spicy Cherry offers a distinct but relatively mild spiciness. This allows the fruit to be used whole and in larger quantities without the spiciness becoming too dominant.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January – April
Location: Indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Greenhouse: recommended for higher yields
Planting outdoors: around the end of May
Support: taller plants can be tied up
Pruning: possible to shape a more compact plant.

In the fall, the plants can be moved to pots and brought to a bright windowsill, where they can continue fruiting.

🍴 Culinary app

The round shape and moderate spiciness make the variety excellent for pickling, antipasti, salads and Mediterranean appetizers . The small fruits are also very suitable for stuffing with cheeses and other fillings.

It is the combination of 2–3 cm size, crunchy texture, and 5,000 SHU that makes this variety particularly versatile in the kitchen.