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chilli 'Cayenne'
chillies or Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Longum Group) 'Long Red Cayenne'
A very hot variety of chilli which can bite back! The long red fruits are produced mid season and can be...
8.5cm pot
available to order from spring
2 + 1 FREE 8.5cm pots
available to order from spring
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Plant description
A very hot variety of chilli which can bite back! The long red fruits are produced mid season and can be dried after harvesting, or ground to make cayenne pepper. It forms a bushy plant with lots of branches and small leaves.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
How to care for chilli Cayenne:
Grow on in a well-lit, warm location such as a sunny windowsill or greenhouse until all risk of frost has passed before moving them to their final growing positions outside, in a sunny spot, or keep in a greenhouse for earlier harvests and hotter fruits. Keep well watered and feed regularly with high-potash tomato food once the fruits begin to form.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Irritant if eaten; skin/eye irritant
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