Type: Hot pepper (long, thin)
Sun / water: Full sun / water as needed
When I plant it: Late winter, early to mid spring. I start them in pots and transfer them to beds. They love summer heat but can show heat stress with yellowing leaves.
What I’ve seen
White blooms before fruiting into a new pepper. Red cayenne is green before it ripens and turns red. Peppers range in spiciness from Thai hot to American hot, and long thin red cayenne are hot.
How I use it
Hot. Use in rubs, broths and Mexican-style dishes. Use sparingly unless you have a high spice tolerance.
This profile shares what I have experienced growing this plant in my Central Florida garden. I am not a certified horticulturist, so results in your garden may differ.
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