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90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Joe's Long Cayenne Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 11" long by ¾" wide Cayenne hot peppers. A popular heirloom hot pepper variety prized for producing exceptionally long, slender, thin-walled peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green to bright red when mature. Its thin skin makes it well-suited for drying into ristras. Excellent for making pepper flakes, pepper powder, hot sauce, soups, and Italian-style dishes. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NA 82514. An heirloom variety from Calabria, Italy.
Lot No: 101020
Germination: 91%
Seeds Per Pound: 64,000
Plant Height: 24 to 36” tall
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow
Hot Pepper Planting Information:
Some hot pepper varieties come from tropical, humid regions, while others come from dry desert regions. Temperature, moisture, and air circulation all play a role in growing plants from seed. Too little heat, too much moisture, and poor air circulation can cause poor results. Do not use Jiffy peat pots, plugs, or potting soil, as the soil can become too dry or too wet, which can lead to disease and fungus. We have experienced disease and low germination when using these types of products. Use Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Material for the best germination results. Read the Hot Pepper Growing Tips and Planting Instructions for information on growing hot peppers from seeds. Please take the time to watch the Hot Pepper Planting Instructions Movie. Plants can grow 1 to 7 ft tall.
Requires fertile soil in a well-drained garden location. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the plant's base.
Water thoroughly with soaker hoses during dry, hot spells.
Use Slow-Release (6-month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.
Harvest hot peppers when fully mature using garden scissors to avoid damaging the plant. Pick peppers as they mature to encourage new buds.
Days to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 60 to 210 days
Note: The temperature, moisture, and air circulation all play a role in growing plants from seeds. Too little heat, too much moisture, and lack of air circulation will cause poor germination results. Warning: Do not use peat pots, plugs, or potting soil for growing hot peppers from seeds as the soil becomes too dry or too wet, which can lead to disease, fungus, and poor germination results. Do not use covers or lids as lack of air and condensation moisture will cause poor germination results, disease, and fungus. Use Miracle-Gro© Seed Starting Mix for best germination results.