Ají cerezo PEPPER SEEDS, Capsicum annuum,CHILI PEPPER

 Cerezo pepper, a cross between the Pequin pepper and the Vegas Serrano, has a smoky flavor with a hint of fruitiness that complements its medium heat level. Cerezo, Spanish for “cherry tree,” produces pods that start off green Start seeds indoors or, in climate with short growing seasons, outdoors at least one week after last frost. If starting indoors, allow 7 to 10 weeks for the seeds to mature into seedlings large enough to transplant safely. Fertilize when the blooms appear, and water well. Fruit is most nutritious if allowed to ripen on the plant. Soak seeds Pepper seeds can be soaked in water at room temperature for a maximum of 24 hours in order to speed up the germination process. Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.Pepper seeds come from tropical, humid regions and require proper temperature, moisture, and air circulation for optimal growth.