Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 69 days
- Breeder
- Floranova Ltd.
- Listed for
- United States
Bushy, compact, upright
Overview
Cayennetta F1 is a compact cayenne-type from Floranova and a 2012 AAS national winner. The tapered, bayonet-shaped red fruit is 3 to 4 inches and very light at about 0.18 ounces, spicy, and borne in heavy numbers on a bushy, compact, upright plant of about 24 inches that holds the crop without staking. It is suited to containers. Sow indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost at 75 F, expect germination in 7 to 12 days, grow on in bright light at 60-70 F and harden off before planting into warm soil. About 69 days from transplant, 97 from seed.
Cayennetta F1 traits
- Tapered bayonet-shaped red fruit 3 to 4 inches
- Spicy cayenne-type flavor
- Bushy, compact, upright 24-inch plant, no staking
- Prolific fruit set with heavy yield
- AAS national winner 2012, Floranova Ltd.
- About 69 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh cooking
- Drying
- Container growing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayennetta F1 this page | 69 days | — | — |
| Big Thai | 69 days | — | — |
| Cayenetta | 69–97 days | — | — |
| Mucho Nacho | 69–70 days | — | — |
| Red Knight | 69 days | — | — |
| Sugar Banana | 69 days | — | — |
| Alma Paprika | 70–80 days | — | — |
Cayennetta F1 FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Cayennetta F1?
Cayennetta F1 is a compact cayenne-type from Floranova and a 2012 AAS national winner. The tapered, bayonet-shaped red fruit is 3 to 4 inches and very light at about 0.18 ounces, spicy, and borne in heavy numbers on a bushy, compact, upright plant of about 24 inches that holds the crop without staking.
How many days to maturity is Cayennetta F1?
Cayennetta F1 is listed at 69 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.
How does Cayennetta F1 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Cayennetta F1: 69 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Big Thai (69 days), Cayenetta (69–97 days), Mucho Nacho (69–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cayennetta F1 good for?
Cayennetta F1 is grown for fresh cooking, drying, container growing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
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Source
Source: All-America Selections
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