Hot Pepper 'Cayenne, Long Slim'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Not Applicable
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
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

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

Dutton, Alabama

Batesville, Arkansas

Keystone Heights, Florida

Lithia, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Springfield, Georgia

Waycross, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Benton, Kentucky

Independence, Louisiana

La Place, Louisiana

Parkville, Maryland

Georgetown, Massachusetts

Mathiston, Mississippi

Nevada, Missouri

Trenton, New Jersey

Yorktown Heights, New York

Stanley, North Carolina

Simpsonville, South Carolina

College Station, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

San Antonio, Texas

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Whitesboro, TX | August 2008 | positive

Grows well in N Texas - mine is 4' tall X 4'wide & produces over 150 peppers every 10 days(sets pickable fruit so fast the little brown e...Read More

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Dutton, AL (Zone 7a) | November 2005 | positive

These grow very well in our garden. They love the full sun and summer heat, and they produce into October.

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Kaneohe, HI | August 2005 | positive

They grow well in Hawaii. It is called "Thai Chili" here.

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Simpsonville, SC (Zone 7b) | November 2004 | positive

Cayenne or Capsicum derives its name from the Greek, 'to bite,' in allusion to the hot pungent properties of the fruits and seeds. Cayenn...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | neutral

Heat and drought tolerant; prefers moist, rich soil; best to keep evenly moist. There are several cultivars as well. Flowers from summe...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | positive

This is a version of the slim cayenne that has been around for a long time. When I was a kid the old timers called it Ladyfinger. It is h...Read More

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