Cayenne Long Slim Pepper – MIg

Description

Cayenne Long Slim Pepper is a classic heirloom variety prized for its long, slender, bright red fruits and intense spicy flavor. The peppers typically grow 12–18 cm long and mature from green to vibrant red. Ideal for drying, grinding into chili powder, making hot sauces, pickling, or adding heat to fresh dishes, this vigorous, high-yielding variety thrives in warm weather and performs exceptionally well in the UAE.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors in July.
• Outdoors: Transplant seedlings or direct sow from October through March, when temperatures are warm.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Plant in full sun in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 10–21 days in warm soil.
• Spacing: Space plants 45–60 cm apart, with 60–90 cm between rows.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development, while avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Feeding: Apply compost before planting and feed with a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks. Increase potassium once flowering begins to encourage abundant fruit production.
• Harvest: Harvest green peppers in approximately 70 days, or allow fruits to mature fully to bright red in 90–100 days for maximum heat and flavor.
• Harvesting Tips: Harvest regularly using clean pruners or scissors to encourage continuous fruit production. Wear gloves when handling mature peppers to avoid skin irritation.