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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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenetta this page | 69–97 days | — | — |
| Big Thai | 69 days | — | — |
| Cayennetta F1 | 69 days | — | — |
| Mucho Nacho | 69–70 days | — | — |
| Red Knight | 69 days | — | — |
| Sugar Banana | 69 days | — | — |
| Alma Paprika | 70–80 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.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
- Types of Hot Chili Pepper: Telling the Groups Apart in the Garden
- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- 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
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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