chilli 'Long Red 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 dried...
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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 Long Red Cayenne:
Grow in a greenhouse until the temperatures rise and the frosts have passed. 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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