Long Red Cayenne Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Long Red Cayenne Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

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Thomas Jefferson first planted the Cayenne Pepper in 1767 at Shadwell, his birthplace, just before his 24th birthday. This versatile tropical fruit is used in cooking - fresh or dried - as a hot, spicy flavoring. The green or ripe pods can be pickled, used in chili vinegar, and in pepper-sauce and salsa. The glossy red, 3-5" fruits are also desirable in decorations and dried-flower arrangements. Jefferson-documented: This plant was documented by Thomas Jefferson in his Garden Book, Notes on the State of Virginia, or other writings.

Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date, transplant to 3" pots once they have several true leaves, then transplant outdoors 2-4 weeks after last frost. Pepper plants prefer warm soils for germination and growth. Approximately 45-50 seeds per packet.

Details

Genus Capsicum
Species annuum
Exposure Full Sun
Planting Method Transplant
Planting Depth 1/4"
Days to Emerge 8 - 25
Plant Spacing 18" apart
Habit 40 - 45"
Jefferson documented


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