Capsicum Annuum (Long Cayenne Chilli)
Capsicum Annuum (Long Cayenne Chilli)
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Capsicum Annuum (Long Cayenne Chilli) is a productive chilli variety known for its long, slender fruits and strong, spicy flavour. The fruits develop from green to bright red as they mature, providing an attractive contrast against the plant’s lush green foliage and making it a useful addition to the home vegetable garden.
Well suited to warm, sunny positions, pots and garden beds, Capsicum Annuum (Long Cayenne Chilli) produces a generous crop throughout the warmer growing season. The long fruits are versatile in the kitchen and can be used fresh, dried, pickled or added to sauces, stir-fries and other spicy dishes.
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Mature height
60–100 cm
Mature width
40–60 cm
Spacing
40–50 cm
Evergreen/Deciduous
Usually grown as a frost-sensitive annual; does not remain evergreen where winters are cold
Foliage
Green leaves, white flowers; green chillies ripening to red
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers in warm weather, typically late spring through summer; fruit follows into autumn, depending on climate
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Moderate; water consistently, fertilise during active growth, and harvest fruit regularly.
Root System
Fibrous and moderately shallow; prefers fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.