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Cayenne in a Bag

R25.00

Cayenne peppers are long, slender, and usually about 4 to 6 inches in length. They have a tapered shape, similar to a chili or a slender bell pepper.

The colour of cayenne peppers can range from green to red, with the red ones being more mature and often hotter in flavour.

Cayenne peppers are known for their hot and pungent flavour. The heat level can vary, but they generally fall in the medium to high range on the Scoville Heat Scale, which measures the spiciness of chili peppers. The heat is primarily attributed to the presence of capsaicin, a compound found in the membranes of the pepper.

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SKU: BAG001-CAY Category:

Position: Choose a sunny location for planting, as peppers thrive in full sunlight. Space the plants about 30-45cms apart, as cayenne pepper plants can grow quite large.

Soil: Cayenne peppers prefer well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-6.8).

Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Cayenne peppers prefer slightly drier conditions compared to some other pepper varieties.

Fertilising:  Fertilise the plants with a balanced fertiliser once they start flowering. Our berry fertiliser is a great slow-release for all fruit trees.

Mulching

 Pruning –Cayenne pepper plants may benefit from staking or caging to support the weight of the peppers. Pinch back the tips of the plants when they are about a 30cm tall to encourage bushier growth.

Harvesting: You can harvest Cayenne Peppers when green or wait until they turn red for a spicier flavour.

To store cayenne peppers, you can air-dry them by hanging them in a warm, dry place. Once dry, you can grind them into powder for later use.

  • Keep an eye out for common pepper pests like aphids and caterpillars. Use organic pesticide if possible EM Control or Neem Oil.
  • Provide adequate spacing and airflow to prevent diseases, and avoid overhead watering.
Weight 3 kg
Dimensions 15 × 15 × 50 cm
Weight

3

Length

15

Width

15

Height

50

Packaging Type

xlarge_parcel

Maximum

6

Packaging Type 1

large_parcel

Maximum 1

6

Packaging Type 2

medium_parcel

Maximum 2

3

Packaging Type 3

flyer_size

Maximum 3

1

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