Cherry Bomb

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Cherry Bomb
Cherry Bomb Hot; CilieginoEdit
A-R-SM-T-3-004RegisteredHow UPN works
C. annuum
2,500 - 5,000
RedEdit
Not setEdit
Not setEdit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Heat sits around 2,500–5,000 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily. A cherry pepper, named for the round shape. Often pickled or stuffed.

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

How hot is the Cherry Bomb?

The Cherry Bomb measures 2,500–5,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

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