Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Cayenne pepper
Capsicum annuum (cayenne)
A long, thin, hot chilli used fresh or dried and powdered; the base of many hot sauces.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | 30,000–50,000 SHU | [3][1] |
| Plant size | fruit about 1.3 × 7.5 cm (0.5 × 3 in.) | [3] |
| Sowing / planting | indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost | [4] |
| Germination temperature | about 21 °C (70 °F) | [1] |
| Temperature | growth 21–27 °C by day, 16–21 °C at night (70–80 °F / 60–70 °F) | [3] |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 | [3] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.