(Capsicum annuum). Slender, long peppers that turn bright red and are very hot. The 2-feet plants are vigorous and quite productive. Very popular for drying and using as a spice; also used medicinally. This heirloom has been popular for many years.
Hot Pepper Cayenne
$5.00Price
- Ideal Temp 70-90
- 70 - 100 Days to maturity
- 8-12 hous sun
- Plant Spacing: 14 - 18"
- Frost Hardy: No
- Capsicum annuum
Peppers prefer rich, loamy soil. You can easily get this soil type by tilling in an inch or so of good, organic compost. Be careful with nitrogen, though. Peppers react well to nitrogen, growing so quickly that they are more disease-prone and won't produce as much.