Cayenne Long Slim Pepper — Hot Red Chile

Description

Cayenne Long Slim Pepper is a classic hot chile with long, thin fruit. The peppers turn bright red as they ripen. They have clean heat and a strong pepper taste.

Grow this pepper in full sun after frost has passed. Warm soil helps it grow well. Keep the soil evenly moist, but do not let it stay wet.

Growing Cayenne Long Slim Pepper

Use loose, well-drained soil. Give each plant room for air flow. A small stake can help hold the stems when the plant is full of fruit.

For a milder choice, see our Orange Bell Pepper. For more heat, compare it with the Jalapeño pepper or the extra-hot Carolina Reaper pepper.

Harvest and Use

Pick the peppers when they are firm and red. Use them fresh, dry them, or turn them into sauce. Wear gloves when you cut hot peppers, and keep the juice away from your eyes.