Seeds Per Pack: 25
Description
Ah yes, the one and only pepper in Frank’s Red Hot pepper sauce, which is the one and only hot sauce that should ever grace the outside of a deep fried chicken wing. Classic chile flavor and heat, Cayennes are also great for drying, keeping you in steady supply all year long.
To Sow
- Date: Start Indoors March 1-April 15, Transplant May 15-June 15
- Planting Depth: ¼”
- Special Instructions: Make sure to keep soil temperature above 70 degrees when starting chile seeds indoors. Keep seed starts close to a radiator or space heater or use a greenhouse heating pad.
- Germination Rate: 70%
To Grow
- For Raised Beds: Space plants 12” apart, leaving 18” spacing between rows. Stagger rows to increase number of plants per bed.
- For Containers: Plant in a deep container measuring at least 2 gallons.