Chilli 'Long Red Cayenne'
Growing Advice
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum var. annuum
Common Names: Chilli 'Long Red Cayenne', Guinea Spice, Cow-horn Pepper, Red Hot Chilli Pepper, Aleva Pepper
Family: Solanaceae
Origin
This variety Long Red Cayenne was first offered to public by heirloom seed traders in 1883, it was first developed and grown sometime before this date.
Culinary Uses
Long Red Cayenne chillis are great for adding to hot sauces and to spice up Mexican dishes. Cayenne chilli peppers are hot especially when ripe, between 30,000 and 50,000 units on the Scoville scale. This makes them hotter than Serranos and Jalapenos but milder than Habaneros. Can be dried and will retain it's heat well long term.
Growing Tips
Pinch out growing tips to encourage your chilli plants to bush out and produce more fruits. Grow chilli plants in well drained, fertile soil but don't over-fertilise mature plants or they may grow excess leaves at the expensive of fruit production. Stake chilli plants with heavy fruit set to provide support and prevent them from falling over. Pick chillis regularly to encourage plants to produce additional flowers.
When To Sow
Chilli plants aren't too fussy and can be planted all year round in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia. In temperate regions sow from September to November for best results.
How To Sow
Sow seed about 6mm deep spacing chilli plants about 45cm apart. Choose a location in full sun for best production of fruits. Chilli plants will also grow in partial shade but will fruit less.
Germination Time
Chilli seeds take between 12 and 24 days to emerge after sowing.
Time To Harvest
Long Red Cayenne chilli takes from 10 to 11 weeks to produce fruits.