FREE: Cayenne ~ Hot Chile Pepper

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Capsicum annuum

The cayenne pepper—also known as the Guinea spice, cow-horn pepper, aleva, bird pepper or, especially in its powdered form, red pepper—is a red, hot chili pepper used to flavour dishes. Named for the city of Cayenne in French Guiana, it is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum. Most cultivated varieties of cayenne can be grown in a variety of locations and need approximately 100 days to mature. Peppers prefer warm, moist, nutrient-rich soil in a warm climate. The plants grow to about 2–4 feet.

Cayenne is a popular spice in a variety of cuisines. It is employed variously in its fresh form, dried and powdered, and as dried flakes. It is also a key ingredient in a variety of hot sauces, particularly those employing vinegar as a preservative. Cayenne pepper is often spread on sandwiches or similar items to add a spicy flavor. Buffalo-wing sauce contains Cayenne pepper.


Hot (5,000 to 30,000 Scoville Units)
Full Sun
Fruit Shape: Tapered/Twisted
Fruit Size:Medium (4" to 6" in length)
Fruit Color: Green changing to red
Open-pollinated
Used Fresh (salsa, salads), Drying, Pickling
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Days to Maturity: (69-85 days)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayenne_pepper

25 seeds harvested 7/2012
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