Chili pepper - Cayenne Long Slim

Chili pepper 'Cayenne Long Slim'

Latin name: Capsicum annuum L.

Chili pepper 'Cayenne Long Slim' is a productive and medium-hot variety that produces long, slender, red fruits with a sharp and hot taste. The fruits grow to 10–15 cm long and are excellent for drying, grinding into chili powder, pickling or using fresh in spicy dishes.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 1 g seeds
• Strength: 30,000–50,000 Scoville
• Sowing time: January–March (pre-cultivation)
• Planting out: May–June (when the risk of frost is over)
• Harvest time: July–October
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
• Plant distance: 40–50 cm
• Row spacing: 50 cm
• Height: 50–80 cm
• Location: Sunny and warm, greenhouse or protected location outdoors
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering

Cultivation tips:

• For faster germination, sow in warm soil (+22–26 °C).
• Can be grown in pots or outdoors in protected, warm locations.
• Harvest regularly to stimulate continued fruiting.

Uses: Perfect for fresh spices, drying, chili powder, sauces and hot dishes.

Chili pepper 'Cayenne Long Slim' is a classic and easy-to-grow variety that produces a bountiful harvest of flavorful and strong fruits - perfect for those who love heat in their cooking!