Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Turnip
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Rübe
In French
cerise Pepper
Navet
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
Nabo
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Nabo
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Rzepa
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Turnip
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Turnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Pepper and Turnip Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Turnip are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Turnip
Care of Cherry Pepper and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.