Cayenne
Capsicum annuum
HOW TO GROW PEPPER, CAYENNE
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. When true leave show, pot up to 3-4” pot, grow at 80–90˚F day and 60˚F night. Plant out when nights are above 53-55˚F. Water in with phosphorus solution. Peppers have shallow roots and appreciate frequent light watering. They thrive on lighter sandy or silt loam soils that warm up fast allowing vigorous early growth before flowering. Use row covers if danger of frost. If you live in a part of the country where pepper plants yield only couple fruits per year, grow more plants. Peppers grow well in containers or raised beds. Soil pH 5.5-6.8. Hardiness zones 9. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Average 3,100–3,800 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 55%. Usual seed life: 3 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 500 feet.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 21-30
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 3’
Days To Maturity 65–85
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of transplant. Average 3,100–3,800 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 55%. Usual seed life: 3 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 500 feet.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 21-30
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 3’
Days To Maturity 65–85
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 25 Seeds$4.10
- 250 Seeds$18.50
Very long chili pepper type with a medium spicy taste. Excellent flavor, is fruits are both sweet and moderately hot. Cayenne is a popular spice in a variety of cuisine. It is employed variously in its fresh form, dried and powdered and as dried flakes. It is also a key ingredient in a variety of hot sauces, partic...
Very long chili pepper type with a medium spicy taste. Excellent flavor, is fruits are both sweet and moderately hot. Cayenne is a popular spice in a variety of cuisine. It is employed variously in its fresh form, dried and powdered and as dried flakes. It is also a key ingredient in a variety of hot sauces, particularly those employing vinegar as a preservative. Cayenne pepper is often spread on sandwiches or similar items to add a spicy flavor. Buffalo wing sauce often contains cayenne. Cayenne is generally rated at 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville heat units. High in vitamin A, B6, E, C, riboflavin, potassium, and manganese. Also known as a hot chili pepper and Chinese pepper. Tags: Type: Cayenne, Harvest: Early, Color: Green, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer.
In its native habitat of Mexico, Central America and northern South America peppers grow into large perennial shrubs. Especially productive with heat and dry climates, does best in a greenhouse our quickhoop in the spring and fall. It is named for the city of Cayenne in French Guiana. Delicious caynenne pepper recipes.
Companions: basil, okra
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