Chilli Hot Pepper De Cayenne Seeds.

Pepper Hot De Cayenne is a traditional spicy variety known for its long slender fruits and bright vibrant colour.

 

It produces narrow tapering peppers that ripen from green to a strong red bringing heat flavour and a lively look to summer gardens and kitchen spaces. The fruits carry a warm fiery kick that suits sauces stir fries pickling and drying for homemade spice blends.

 

It forms neat upright plants topped with a steady crop of slim peppers that hang cleanly from the stems giving a decorative and productive appearance. The plants grow with light easy vigour in warm sunny conditions and settle naturally into vegetable beds containers and bright borders where their vivid fruits add shape and interest.

 

This variety thrives in full sun and free draining soil where it develops its best heat and richest flavour. It suits gardeners who enjoy peppers with both culinary value and visual appeal and it blends well with other warm season crops creating a colourful and productive summer display.

 

The plants stay compact and manageable and fruit freely through the warmer months. De Cayenne is valued for its strong heat generous cropping and dependable nature making it a favourite for those who want a pepper that delivers both beauty and practical use.

 

The fruits can be harvested fresh or dried and the plants attract attention from gardeners who enjoy growing distinctive hot peppers.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.2 grams

 

Sow February to April indoors

Germination 7 to 14 days at 20 to 25 C

Soil and Position Free draining soil in full sun

Height and Spread 40 to 60 cm tall 30 to 40 cm spread

Harvesting July to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow thinly on the surface of moist fine compost and cover lightly with a fine layer of compost or vermiculite. Keep in steady warmth until seedlings appear then pot on and grow in bright conditions before planting out after frost

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water during dry spells and feed regularly to support strong fruiting. Pick peppers as they ripen to encourage fresh growth. Allow a few fruits to mature fully if you want to collect seed

 

Uses and Benefits

Long slender hot fruits

Strong lively heat

Ideal for sauces drying and cooking

Reliable warm season crop

Perfect for containers and sunny beds

 

30000 to 50000 SHU with consistent punch

 

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