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Hot Pepper 'Joe's Long Cayenne'
Pepper
PepperCapsicum annuum 'Joe's Long Cayenne'
- Full sun
- Zones 4–11
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- Low water
- pH 6–7
Overview
An exceptional heirloom cayenne variety that produces remarkably long, slender peppers up to 10 inches in length with intense heat and outstanding flavor. This Italian heirloom is incredibly productive and the peppers dry beautifully, making it perfect for creating homemade hot pepper flakes and powder. A favorite among serious hot pepper growers for its reliability and impressive yields.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after all danger of frost and soil reaches 65°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 10-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevil, thrips. Common diseases: Bacterial spot, anthracnose, tobacco mosaic virus.