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Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Sweet Pepper Seeds

Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Sweet Pepper Seeds

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This is the coolest sweet pepper you've ever seen! Even the variegated foliage is attractive, but the peppers will continue to wow you as they ripen from green and white stripes to the chocolate red and cream stripes in their name. Grow them in a container on your patio or balcony to enjoy the view! Small, 1 ½" peppers are crisp and sweet; slice rings into your salads for a beautiful presentation, or slice long strips for stir frying.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 70–75 days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Type: Sweet Pepper (Learn more)

Native: Americas

Hardiness: Perennial grown as an annual; very frost sensitive.

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 18"–24" tall, 12"–18" wide

Variety Info: 3½"–3 ¾" long, 2½"–2 ¾" wide, thin-walled peppers start out green with cream striping, ripening to shades of yellow and red, then finally chocolate and crimson.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: May be sown in late summer for fall/winter crop.

Days to Emerge: 10–25 days

Seed Depth: 1/4"

Seed Spacing: Start indoors

Row Spacing: 24"–36"

Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18" – 24" apart outside

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Peppers can be harvested green or left on the plant to mature to brownish-red with brown, cream, and green striping.

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Total 5 star reviews: 16 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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  • Isabel E.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/5/25
    Productive lil’ guys!

    I almost never review purchases, but these prolific lil’ beauties have been my pride and joy this year! Great both in my porch containers and raised beds. Tasty raw and absolutely legendary roasted with salt & olive oil, and the stunning variegation on leaves and fruits is a visual plus. Will happily grow again next season! Thrived in Long Island / Zone 7b.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    Botanical Interests
    9/10/25

    Hey Isabel,

    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Sweet Pepper Seeds! We absolutely love hearing from gardeners who discover just how versatile and productive these little beauties can be - it sounds like you really hit the jackpot with them this season!

    Your enthusiasm is absolutely contagious! The fact that they performed so well both in your porch containers AND raised beds shows just how adaptable these peppers are. And we're so glad you discovered how amazing they are roasted with salt and olive oil - that's one of our favorite ways to enjoy them too!

    The stunning variegation you mentioned is such a bonus, isn't it? It's wonderful when a plant can be both incredibly productive AND gorgeous at the same time. Your garden must have looked absolutely beautiful!

    Thanks for including your zone info too - that's so helpful for other gardeners in similar climates who might be considering these peppers!

    Keep on growing 🌻️

  • PS
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    8/18/25
    Germination Rate was 0%

    Bought these expensive pepper seeds with lots of excitement only to be disappointed. Not a single seed germinated! And the packet came with just 10! With such low no. of seeds and high price, I would expect 100% germination rate at the least but I got 0. Was my first time ordering from Botanical Interests so its definitely left a sour taste about the quality here.

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    8/26/25

    Hey Priya,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Kathy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/21/25
    5 Stars

    Perfect

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  • Amber
    FL, United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/20/25
    Love them

    I have two of these pepper plants and they do grow the most beautiful peppers. The peppers look beautiful and taste great. The harvest has also been plentiful. They are also so far tolerant Florida summer which is a big ask.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
    Who do you grow for? Yourself
    How do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed
  • Vic
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/18/25
    5 Stars

    Beautiful artwork on the packet with tons of easy to understand information. Looking forward to seeing them grow.

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