Hot Pepper ‘Louisiana Red Cayenne’ Seeds (Naturally Grown)
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SKU
GH1898
This Cayenne pepper strain was bred in Louisiana and is used for making the famous hot sauce!
This Cayenne pepper strain was bred in Louisiana and is used for making the famous hot sauce! These long, slender, thin-walled peppers are very popular for drying and using as a spice, ground into a powder, in hot sauces, pickles, and salsa, as well as used medicinally. Also perfect for adding a kick to a Bloody Mary or to vodka. Cayenne peppers can be used threaded onto a string as attractive 'Ristra' craft decorations as well. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 30,000 - 50,000
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 15 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 25,000-49,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Tapered, Twisted |
| Pepper Size | Medium (3in. to 6in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
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