Kenya Highland LONG CAYENNE PEPPER SEEDS

The cayenne pepper is a type of Capsicum annuum. It is usually a hot chili pepper used to flavor dishes. 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.[1]

The fruits are generally dried and ground to make the powdered spice of the same name. However, cayenne powder may be a blend of different types of peppers, quite often not containing cayenne peppers, and may or may not contain the seeds.

USES OF CAYENNE

Cayenne is used in cooking spicy dishes either as a powder or in its whole form. It is also used as an herbal supplement, due to its active compound, capsaicin. They are also nutritious and they are especially rich in provitamin A, carotenoids and vitamin C.

Planting and Care

Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth.

Spacing: Plant seeds or seedlings about 12-18 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.

Harvesting

Timing: Typically ready to harvest 60-90 days after planting.

Method: Harvest when the peppers have reached full size and color. Use scissors or pruners to avoid damaging the plant