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These are amazing chilies that are skinny like a Cayenne pepper but can get over 1 foot long. They come from the region of Guizou. Surrounding this region are the mountains of Leigongshan which translates to “Mountain of Thunder”. In ancient times these mountains were used strategically in defense and battle. In this region chilies are used in many traditional dishes. The preferred method of preparation is to first sun dry and then smoke in coal houses to add smokiness like chipotle. Later they are used as seasoning powders or to make sauces. This is not a Cayenne. It has a much more complex flavor than a Cayenne. Very productive. The chilies ripen from green to red. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 20,000 - 40,000
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Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| 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 | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 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 | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 10,000-24,999 SHU, 25,000-49,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Long, Tapered, Twisted |
| Pepper Size | Large (more than 6in. in length), Medium (3in. to 6in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
| Seeds Per Pack | 10 |
