This is a variety that we just had and could not find its name so because it’s a great little variety we have add it. Plants are medium sized but can be keep smaller. Plants have great yields of smaller cherry sized pods that start out lite green and ripen to red. They have not heat and great Chinense flavor with excellent aroma. Pods are thin to medium walled but still dry out good for powder and very good powder at that. This is yet another must grow variety if sweet peppers are your thing 

Capsicum Chinense 

SHU 0-1000

APS SWEET CHINENSE CHERRY - The Flavorful Zero

**Basic Info**  

Species: *Capsicum chinense*  

Origin: Atlantic Pepper Seeds (APS) discovery  

Heat: Sweet (0-1,000 SHU)  

Type: Sweet cherry-shaped habanero-type pepper  

**Story**  

The APS Sweet Chinense Cherry is a delightful discovery from the APS breeding program - a rare sweet variety that belongs to the *Capsicum chinense* species, the same family as the world's hottest peppers like habaneros and ghost peppers. This variety proves that the complex, fruity flavor profile characteristic of *chinense* peppers can exist without any heat, making it a perfect choice for those who love the habanero taste but cannot tolerate spice.  

What makes this variety particularly special is its unique genetic background. Most sweet peppers belong to *Capsicum annuum*, but this cherry-shaped variety carries the *chinense* genetics, offering the signature fruity and floral notes of habaneros without the burn. The plants are medium-sized but can be kept compact, making them suitable for containers and indoor growing. They produce abundant yields of small, cherry-sized pods that transition from light green to a vibrant red as they ripen.  

In culinary applications, the APS Sweet Chinense Cherry shines in fresh salsas, salads, and stuffed appetizers where its sweet, fruity flavor can be enjoyed without the distraction of heat. The thin to medium walls dry exceptionally well, producing a 'very good powder' that captures the essence of *chinense* flavor for seasoning dishes without adding spiciness.  

For gardeners, this variety offers the thrill of growing a 'must-grow' sweet pepper with exotic flavor. The plants are productive and adaptable, thriving in both outdoor gardens and indoor setups. The bright red cherry pods create a stunning visual display against the dark green foliage.  

**Plant**  

Medium size, compact, excellent for containers.  

**Pods**  

Cherry-sized, light green to bright red, thin to medium walls.  

**Flavor**  

Great *chinense* flavor, fruity, floral, zero heat.  

**Kitchen**  

Fresh in salsas, stuffing, drying for sweet powder.  

**Growing Tips**  

- 80-100 days to maturity  

- Full sun (6-8 hours)  

- Zones 5-11 (adaptable)  

- Well-draining soil  

**Culinary Uses**  

- Fresh in colorful salsas  

- Stuffed with cheese or meat  

- Dried for sweet *chinense* powder  

**Common Questions**  

Q: Does it have any heat?  

A: No, completely sweet (0-1,000 SHU).  

Q: What makes it unique?  

A: Sweet flavor with *chinense* genetics (habanero family).  

Q: Best use?  

A: Fresh eating or drying for sweet powder.  

Q: Good for containers?  

A: Yes, plants can be kept small and productive.