Chile, Cayenne

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.

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