AFF Cayenne
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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A classic long, slender hot pepper used fresh and dried around the world. The thin-walled pods have a clean, sharp heat and are the source of ground cayenne.Plants are upright and productive, setting many pods over a long season. Cayenne is a long-established type grown widely in home gardens.Plant DetailsBotanical...
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A classic long, slender hot pepper used fresh and dried around the world. The thin-walled pods have a clean, sharp heat and are the source of ground cayenne.
Plants are upright and productive, setting many pods over a long season. Cayenne is a long-established type grown widely in home gardens.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Growth habit: Upright and bushy (medium height)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 35–45 cm (14–18")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in containers
Support: Helpful under heavy fruit load
Fruit and Harvest
Long, slender, often curved pods that ripen from green to red. Pick green or wait for full red colour for drying.
Heat level: Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Drying and grinding
- Chili flakes
- Hot sauces
- Stir-fries
- Pickling
Why Buy a Starter Plant?
Starting with an established plant provides:
- Earlier harvest in northern climates
- Faster establishment and vigorous growth
- Reliable production for longer-season peppers
Grown With Care
Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.
Well suited for: home gardens, containers and anyone who wants to dry their own peppers.
