Cayennetta Pepper

Cayennetta Pepper Cayenne Peppers

What is the plant

Cayenne peppers are a group of tapering, 10 to 25 cm long, generally skinny, mostly red-colored peppers, often with a curved tip and somewhat rippled skin, which hang from the bush as opposed to growing upright. Most varieties are generally rated at 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

3°C - 13°C

Hardiness zone

max 11

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Watering cayenne pepper plants can be a delicate process. They do require moist soil, but overwatering is a problem too. If the soil becomes either too dry or too saturated, the plant's foliage can turn yellow. A deep watering every few days at the base of the plant is generally beneficial.
Sunlight
Chili peppers do best with plenty of light.
Fertilizer
Tomato fertilizers work well for chili pepper plants, as do compost and well-rotted manure. A good 5-10-10 fertilizer is usually sufficient for peppers. Work it into the soil before transplanting, about 3 pounds per 100 square feet. We use a solution of fish emulsion and seaweed.

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Soil
Cayenne pepper plants require moist, well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral pH. More acidic soil can produce peppers that are spicier than normal.
Pruning
Rejuvenate a perennial-grown pepper plant by cutting it back to about 3 to 6 inches above the soil level. This pruning method allows the plant to develop a fuller, bushier shape. Perform this pruning in the late fall or any time during the growing season.
Temperature
In temperate climates, the cayenne pepper plant is usually grown as an annual. In these areas, you will need to start seeds indoors and provide a temperature that is higher than 60 F, preferably right around 70 degrees. Use a light soil medium and a nice sunny location. Allow 16-20 days for seeds to sprout.

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Container
Fill a container to within 1 to 1 1/2 inches of the top with potting mix, and water thoroughly. Allow the pot to drain for 24 hours. Sow two to three seeds 1/4 inch deep, evenly spaced approximately 1 inch apart in the center of the pot. Or, if a purchased plant is used, remove approximately half the soil from the pot.
Additional
No serious problems. Insect pests may include aphids, Colorado potato beetles, cutworms, pepper maggots, red spider mite, slugs, snails and whiteflies. The cayenne pepper plant grows to about 2-4 feet tall. We typically see cayenne pepper in its ground form. Immature cayenne pepper is green, which is also known as hot pepper. Cayenne peppers are actually hotter when they are more mature, in their red form.
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