Chili pepper 'Rayado'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Rayado'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Rayado is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Rayado needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Rayado from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Rayado about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Rayado

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Rayado is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Rayado