Hot Chilli Pepper Cayenne Long Slim
Fiery Hot, 5 inch long and 1/2 inch thick deep red fruits, often curled and twisted are produced in abundance. Great for drying, processing, or sauces. Use fresh or easily dried for winter use. Harvest starts about 70 days after plants are set out.
Cultivation advice Hot Chilli Pepper Cayenne Long Slim
Days to Germination: 10-21
Days To Harvest: 70
Planting Depth: 1/4
Spacing: 18 inches
Light: Sunny warm location / Greenhouse / Conservatory
- Sow seeds 1/4″ deep in 3in pots with quality seed compost. Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days at a minimum temperature of 70-degrees F to maximise germination.
- Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have at least two pairs of leaves.
- When 4-5 inches plant 18″ apart in a warm location with root ball 1/2″ below the soil surface.
- Keep moist and feed when flowering with tomato type fertiliser.
- Harvest when fruits have reached full-size and full colour.