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Cayenetta Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Cayenetta is an F1 cayenne-type Capsicum annuum developed for container growing, and it won a 2012 All-America Selections national vegetable award.

Key facts

Days to maturity
69–97 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Cayenetta is an F1 cayenne-type Capsicum annuum developed for container growing, and it won a 2012 All-America Selections national vegetable award. The bushy, compact, upright plants reach about 24 inches and carry tapered, bayonet-shaped red fruit, 3 to 4 inches in length and roughly 1 1/2 inches wide. Expect roughly 69 days from transplant, or 97 from seed. Grow it in a pot on a sunny patio and use the pods fresh, or dry them for flakes.

Cayenetta traits

  • F1 cayenne type bred for containers
  • 2012 All-America Selections winner
  • Compact, bushy plants about 24 inches
  • Tapered red fruit 3 to 4 inches
  • About 69 days from transplant

Good for

  • Container growing
  • Drying
  • Hot sauce

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Cayenetta this page69–97 days——
Big Thai69 days——
Cayennetta F169 days——
Mucho Nacho69–70 days——
Red Knight69 days——
Sugar Banana69 days——
Alma Paprika70–80 days——

Cayenetta FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Cayenetta?

Cayenetta is an F1 cayenne-type Capsicum annuum developed for container growing, and it won a 2012 All-America Selections national vegetable award. The bushy, compact, upright plants reach about 24 inches and carry tapered, bayonet-shaped red fruit, 3 to 4 inches in length and roughly 1 1/2 inches wide.

How many days to maturity is Cayenetta?

Cayenetta is listed at 69–97 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 Cayenetta compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Cayenetta: 69–97 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Big Thai (69 days), Cayennetta F1 (69 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 Cayenetta good for?

Cayenetta is grown for container growing, drying, hot sauce.

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.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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