Pepper Long Red Cayanne – Northern Wildflowers
Capsicum annuum
- Full Sun
- 75 Days to Maturation
- Approx. 20-25 Seeds
- Heirloom
- Up to 24″ tall
- 80% Germination Rate (2023 test)
Abundant fruit that can be harvested green or red. Peppers have medium heat, between 30,000-50,000 scoville units, and are excellent for drying into chili powder.
Companions: Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant
Growing Instructions:
Germinates best in warm soil at 27-32°C with moderate moisture.
Plant Spacing : 12-18″ apart. Row Spacing: 24-36″ apart.
Seed ¼ inch deep, 8 weeks before last frost. When first true leaves appear, transplant into 4 inch pots. Transplant out after last frost. Ideal seedlings will have buds, but no open flowers when ready to plant out. Transplants will benefit from being watered with a high phosphorus solution when first planted.
