The ‘Time Bomb’ hot pepper is a Hot Cherry type pepper known for its early production of round, fleshy, and uniform fruits. The fruits turn from green to bright red when ripe and offer thick flesh, ideal for processing.
This pepper has a moderate to strong heat level, with a rich and slightly sweet flavor. It is particularly prized for stuffed peppers, pickling, and sauces.
The plant is compact, vigorous, and very productive, making it ideal for vegetable gardens and container growing.
Early variety
Perfect for stuffing and pickling
Thick and uniform fruits
Heat level: 5,000 – 15,000 SHU
Comparable to a Hungarian Hot Wax or slightly hotter than a jalapeño
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Type: Hot pepper (cherry type / Hot Cherry)
Days to maturity: 60 to 70 days
Fruit color: Green turning bright red
Fruit shape: Round (cherry type)
Fruit size: 4 to 6 cm
Plant height: 45 to 60 cm
Spacing: 40 to 50 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular, rich, well-drained soil
Uses: Stuffing, pickling, sauces, grilling