Details
This Cayenne pepper strain was bred in Louisiana and is used for making the famous hot sauce! These long, slender, thin-walled peppers are very popular for drying and using as a spice, ground into a powder, in hot sauces, pickles, and salsa, as well as used medicinally. Also perfect for adding a kick to a Bloody Mary or to vodka. Cayenne peppers can be used threaded onto a string as attractive 'Ristra' craft decorations as well. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 30,000 - 50,000
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 25,000-49,999 SHU |
Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
Pepper Shape | Tapered, Twisted |
Pepper Size | Medium (3in. to 6in. in length) |
Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
Seeds Per Pack | 15 |