Cayenne Hot Pepper - Capsicum annuum
Cayenne Hot Pepper - Capsicum annuum
- Naturally produced in the EU
- 99% germination rate
- Large package
13,10 zł
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Description
A classic of world hot cuisine. Cayenne is the pepper whose ground form everyone knows from the grocery store shelf. Long, slender, red fruits with a pronounced but not extreme heat – ideal for drying and grinding at home.
At a glance
- Heat: 30,000–50,000 SHU (distinctly hot)
- Fruits: long, slender, red
- Sowing under cover: March
- Planting out: second half of May
- Harvest: August – October
- Position: sunny, sheltered
- Difficulty: moderate
- Number of seeds per packet: approx. 20 (0.15 g)
What makes this variety special
Cayenne is a historic variety that has been used for centuries as the basis of the world’s most popular hot spice. The plant is medium-tall and well branched, with fruits hanging in dense clusters. The fruits remain firm on the plant for a long time, so they can be harvested in batches as they ripen.
Growing step by step
Sowing (March, under cover): sow the seeds in trays or plug trays at a temperature of 22–25°C. Germination occurs after 10–14 days.
Pricking out: transplant the seedlings into 7–8 cm pots once the first pair of true leaves has appeared.
Planting out (second half of May): after the risk of frost has passed, plant in the ground or in pots of at least 5 l, spacing plants 40 × 40 cm apart. Choose a sunny, sheltered position.
Care: water regularly at the base and fertilize every 2 weeks. To obtain fully ripe red Cayenne peppers, allow the fruits to ripen for at least 80–90 days from flowering.
Uses
Ideal for drying and grinding – homemade Cayenne powder is probably the simplest and most satisfying chili preserve to make at home. Simply harvest the ripe fruits, dry them in a warm, dry place (or in an oven at 60°C), and grind them in a coffee grinder. A classic for soups, meats, sauces and stews.
Gardener’s tip
The best Cayenne is harvested when fully ripe – when the fruit is softly flexible rather than stiff. Firm fruits still have some heat, but lack depth of flavor. Be patient and harvest in batches: the first fruits in August, and the last just before the first frosts.
Specifications
| Latin name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Variety | de Cayenne |
| Fruit color | red |
| Heat | 30,000–50,000 SHU |
| Position | sunny, sheltered |
| Seasonality | annual plant |
| Sowing time | March (under cover) |
| Planting-out time | second half of May |
| Harvest time | August – October |
| Spacing | 40 × 40 cm |
| Net weight | 0.15 g |
| Series | Hot Peppers |
| Producer | W. Legutko |
| EAN code | 5903837456185 |
Manufacturer
W. Legutko
Species name
Capsicum annuum
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