Hot Pepper – Cayenne Red Large Thick

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

• depth of sowing: 5 mm
• optimal temperatures of germination: 25 to 30ºC
• time for germination: 10 to 21 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost date in your area

Sowing technique: in pocket

Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced about 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants. Transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden.

Transplant outdoors:

• After any risk of frost, when the soil is warmed and the average nighttime temperature is above 12 ºC.

Distance in the garden:

• between plants: 45 cm
• between rows: 60 cm

Height of the plants: 75 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Water: regular watering

Exposure: full sun

Days to harvest (after transplanting): 65 for green peppers to 80 days for red peppers

Specificities:

• pinch the first flowers to make the plant more robust and to stimulate the production of leaves that will protect the fruits from the sun burns in summer during very hot days
• possible to grow in a pot