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Chili pepper 'Long Red Cayenne'

Capsicum annuum longum group

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Long Red Cayenne is part of the Capsicum genus and is a Chili pepper variety. Its scientific name is Capsicum annuum longum group 'Long Red Cayenne'.

Brilliantly red with a peppery hot flavour. Ideal for pickles, curry and other hot dishes

This variety is a Vegetable that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Long Red Cayenne normally grows to a max height of 1.49 feet (45.72 cm metric).

Mexico is believed to be where Long Red Cayenne originates from.

Long Red Cayenne Chili pepper is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Chili pepper 'Long Red Cayenne'

Full Sun
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Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Long Red Cayenne is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Long Red Cayenne are Zone 4 and Zone 12. Long Red Cayenne needs a loamy soil with a ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Long Red Cayenne 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 Long Red Cayenne about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Long Red Cayenne

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Long Red Cayenne is a tender plant.

Harvesting Long Red Cayenne

Chili pepper 'Long Red Cayenne' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Long Red Cayenne exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Long Red Cayenne plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Long Red Cayenne frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Long Red Cayenne come from? Mexico
Mature Height How tall does Long Red Cayenne grow? 45.72 cm / 1.49 feet Mature Spread How wide does Long Red Cayenne grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Long Red Cayenne grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 12 pH Range The level of acidity for Long Red Cayenne. 7.0 - 8.5
Sun How much sunlight does Long Red Cayenne need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Long Red Cayenne require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Long Red Cayenne need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Long Red Cayenne need in order to germinate? 18°C / 64°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Long Red Cayenne in? 14°C / 57°F to 25°C / 77°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Long Red Cayenne? 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Long Red Cayenne 5.0 cm / 1.95 inches
Edible? Is Long Red Cayenne edible? edible

How long does Long Red Cayenne take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chili pepper 'Long Red Cayenne' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Long Red Cayenne to germinate? 17 days Average 17 days | Min 4 days | Max 32 days (6)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Long Red Cayenne? + 52 days Average 52 days | Min 52 days | Max 52 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Long Red Cayenne is ready for harvest / bloom? + 301 days Average 301 days | Min 53 days | Max 364 days (15)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Long Red Cayenne? = 370 days

When should I sow Long Red Cayenne?

Folia's when to plant Chili pepper 'Long Red Cayenne' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Chili pepper 'Long Red Cayenne' Reviews

30 Apr 2011

graibeard's Chilli: Long Red Cayenne was Reviewed day 399

4+ Prolific & early producer of short, thin walled peppers. Will crop twice if picked regularly here in Zone 10

4 stars

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