| Pepper - Long Red Cayenne |
Growing peppers can be very challenging and rewarding. An excellent source of Vitamin C.
Hints:
Start plants 8 to 10 weeks prior to transplanting outdoors. Sow seed 7 mm [1/4"] deep. Plant outdoors when soil is warm. When full size, pick promptly to encourage new growth. If temperature drops below 7°C, fruit set will be hindered
Long Red Cayenne - 72 days from transplant.
Often curled and twisted, this very hot pepper grows 13-15 cm
long and 1 cm across [5-6"x0.5"] tapering to a point.
Fruits are borne pendant on 60 to 75 cm [24-30"] tall plants.
Dark green colour changes to a bright red at maturity. Popular
for pickling and seasoning. |