Long Thin Red Cayenne Peppers are a variety of peppers known for their long and thin shape, bright red color, and moderate to high heat level. These peppers are often used in cooking to add a spicy kick to dishes, they are also dried and ground to make a powder that can be used as a seasoning.
To grow Long Thin Red Cayenne Peppers, you will need:
- Well-drained, fertile soil
- Warm temperatures (70-80F is ideal)
- Full sun
- Seeds or seedlings
Growing Instructions:
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Prepare the soil by tilling or digging to a depth of at least 8 inches. Add compost or other organic matter to improve the soil's fertility.
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Sow the seeds or transplant seedlings after all danger of frost has passed. Space the plants about 18 inches apart, and cover with 1/4 inch of soil.
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Water the pepper regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Fertilize the pepper with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
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Harvest the pepper when they turn bright red and have reached the desired size, usually about 60-70 days after planting.
Chart:
| Week | Task |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare the soil, sow seeds or transplant seedlings |
| 2-4 | Water regularly, keep the soil consistently moist |
| 4-6 | Fertilize every 4-6 weeks |
| 8 | Harvest when peppers turn bright red and have reached the desired size |