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Sweet Pepper 'Sweet Cayenne'

Capsicumannuum

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Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)

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Species

annuum (AN-yoo-um)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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Propagation Methods

Full Sun

Seed Collecting

Days to Maturity

Soil pH requirements

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Fruit Color

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Disease Resistance

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Seed Type

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Usage

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Mid (69-80 days)

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Silver Spring, Maryland

Brooklyn, New York

Elgin, Texas

Houston, Texas

Manchaca, Texas

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Suze_

(Zone 7b) | June 2008 | positive

Great, sweet flavor. If you like Jimmy Nardello, you'll like this one.

I've had a couple that got over a foot long, thoug...Read Moreh most are 8-10".

Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | neutral

A 9 X 1/2 inch frying pepper which is twisted and thin walled and mature to red.

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