Long Thin Cayenne is a variety of Chilli Pepper.Cayenne pepper produces very hot, thin-walled, curled twisted pointed fruits that reach 5 to 6” in length, but only a 1/2" wide. Fruits is dark green turning bright red at maturity.
Start seed indoors eight to 10 weeks before planting outdoors. Wait until the soil temperature is at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit before transplanting outdoors. Keep seeds moist in full sunlight or sow them directly in garden in sunny area.Plant 2 seeds every 18 inches. High yielding plants grow up to 24" tall. Water them regularly, but do not overwater. Sporadic watering stops growth and too much water can damage the plants.Thin or transplant 1 plant every 18 inches it become 3 inches tall. Use a balanced fertilizer when 6 inches tall to increase production. Bonemeal is a natural source of phosphorous that is known for boosting blooms and does well for peppers too.
It will take about 70 days to maturity. Plant hot and sweet peppers in separate areas to avoid cross-pollination. Harvest the peppers regularly to encourage the plants to continue to blossom and produce more peppers. The peppers that are left on the plant longer will be hotter and will have a better taste. Never pull or tear the pepper off the plant because you can disrupt the root. You can cut peppers from the plant using a small scissor or a knife.
