The Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry is a striking chilli variety that combines unique beauty with mild heat. Its elongated pods mature from green with cream stripes to a deep chocolate hue, all while maintaining their signature striping. With a Scoville rating of approximately 500–1,000 SHU, these chillies offer a sweet, mild spice perfect for snacking, salads, or grilling. A Capsicum annuum variety, this chilli is prized for its ornamental value and flavour. Thriving in warm climates or in a covered space, it typically fruits in 75–90 days from transplant, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced growers.
- Species: Capsicum annuum
- Scoville (SHU): 0–1,000
- Origin: Hybrid
- Time to Fruit: 75–90 days
- Culinary Uses: Snacking, salads, grilling
- Parentage: Hybrid variety





Jim the “Pizza Man” (verified owner) –
This is the first year to try these mild peppers out. My wife wanted some peppers that she could enjoy. The germination rate is fantastic. Plants are about a month young and all are looking strong.