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- Days to maturity
- 60–85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cayenne Long is the standard long red cayenne, also listed as Long Red Cayenne, Cayenne Long Thin or Cayenne Long Slim. The pods run 5 to 6 inches, curved and wrinkled, beginning a waxy green and ripening to crimson with fiery heat throughout. This is the pepper to grow if you want to make your own dried flakes and powder: the thin pods dry easily strung up or in a dehydrator. Plants need a warm season and full sun; pick the pods red for the most heat and color.
Cayenne Long traits
- Curved, wrinkled pods 5 to 6 inches long
- Waxy green ripening to crimson
- Fiery cayenne heat
- Dries well for flakes and powder
Good for
- Drying for flakes and powder
- Hot sauce
- Fresh cooking heat
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenne Long this page | 60–85 days | — | — |
| Andy | 60–85 days | — | — |
| Apache | 60 days | — | — |
| Aurora | 60–75 days | — | — |
| Burning Bush | 60 days | — | — |
| Cajun Belle | 60 days | Bushy, upright | — |
| Cal Wonder Orange | 60–80 days | — | — |
Cayenne Long FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Cayenne Long?
Cayenne Long is the standard long red cayenne, also listed as Long Red Cayenne, Cayenne Long Thin or Cayenne Long Slim. The pods run 5 to 6 inches, curved and wrinkled, beginning a waxy green and ripening to crimson with fiery heat throughout.
How many days to maturity is Cayenne Long?
Cayenne Long is listed at 60–85 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 Cayenne Long compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Cayenne Long: 60–85 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Andy (60–85 days), Apache (60 days), Aurora (60–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cayenne Long good for?
Cayenne Long is grown for drying for flakes and powder, hot sauce, fresh cooking heat.
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.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
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- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- 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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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