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Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Sweet Pepper Seeds
Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Sweet Pepper Seeds
Capsicum annuum (hybrid)
10 seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
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
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
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
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.
Sprouts in: 10–25 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1/4"
Space Seeds: Start indoors
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18" – 24" apart outside
Growing Info
Harvesting: Peppers can be harvested green or left on the plant to mature to brownish-red with brown, cream, and green striping.
- Carl D.AL, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 22, 2026Very nice pepper. Good producer.
Growing these little peppers for the first time, I didn't know what to expect, but what a pleasant surprise! All ten seeds germinated and transplanted beautifully. The variegated foliage added visual interest to the bed, and once they began producing, the plants were prolific, staying full of fruit all season. The striped peppers are as attractive as they are tasty. They are sweet and crisp thanks to their thin walls. We preferred them fresh in salads, though they were equally excellent in stir-fry. I'll definitely plant them again next spring!
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningOct 26, 2026Hey Carl,
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌶️ We're so thrilled to hear that all ten seeds germinated and that your Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Sweet Peppers were such prolific producers throughout the season. How wonderful that the variegated foliage added visual interest to your bed, and that you got to enjoy those striped peppers fresh in salads and stir-fry alike. We love hearing that they were as tasty as they were attractive! We can't wait to hear how they do for you again next spring! 🌱
Keep on growing 🌻
- Susanne W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 3, 2026Beautiful plant
The leaves are variegated green and white, very pretty. The peppers are beautiful and striped, tasting similar to a bell pepper but it's smaller. I really liked this a lot but only got a few because the bugs really got to them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningOct 6, 2026Hey Susanne,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're so glad you loved the variegated foliage and those beautiful striped peppers - it sounds like they were absolutely stunning in your garden!
We're sorry to hear that the bugs got to some of your crop and limited your harvest. That must have been frustrating after watching such a gorgeous plant grow. We really appreciate you sharing those details with us, and your feedback helps us support gardeners like you.
Thank you again for being a dedicated grower and for your wonderful input. Keep on growing 🌻
- Petra C.FL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 24, 2026Candy Cane Seedlings
I started these seeds indoors. One hundred percent germination. The leaves are pretty and healthy!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningJul 25, 2026Hey Petra,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Sweet Pepper Seeds! One hundred percent germination is absolutely amazing - that's the kind of success story that makes our day! It's awesome that your seedlings are showing off those pretty, healthy leaves already! There's nothing better than starting the growing season with such strong, vibrant plants! Your Candy Cane peppers are off to such a fantastic start and we can't wait to see how those unique striped beauties develop! Thanks for sharing your Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- OreVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 27, 2026Beautiful
Beautiful peppers
- AbbyVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 13, 2026Excited to see these grow!
The packet came with 10 seeds and 7/10 have germinated within the 2 weeks they've been planted. Started my peppers early this year since peppers usually take a while to germinate/grow. I was very pleased by how soon I saw sprouts! Very excited to try this variety this year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningJan 19, 2026Hey Abby,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Sweet Pepper Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you got such excellent germination with 7 out of 10 seeds sprouting so quickly! That's fantastic germination rate and timing. Smart thinking starting your peppers early this year - you're going to have some amazing peppers to look forward to! The Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry variety is such a unique and delicious pepper, we're so excited for you to experience the harvest! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
