Cayenne Red - Thin
The Cayenne chilli is prolific, grown all over the world and used in a variety of cuisines. When an ingredient panel lists 'red chilli', it's likely to contain the cayenne.
The Cayenne chilli is rather prolific, grown all over the world, used in a variety of cuisines and commonly used in sauces and spices. When an ingredient panel lists 'red chilli', it's likely to contain the cayenne. The thin red pepper has a deceptively mild smell but packs a powerful fiery taste, measuring in at 30,000-50,000 Scoville Heat Units.
Immature pods have a significantly reduced SHU reading, so be sure to let the pods mature before picking.
The red cayenne comes in 2 varities - thick or thin. There is also a yellow and lilac variety.
Also known as 'guinea spice', cow-horn pepper, red hot chilli pepper and aleva.
Immature pods have a significantly reduced SHU reading, so be sure to let the pods mature before picking.
The red cayenne comes in 2 varities - thick or thin. There is also a yellow and lilac variety.
Also known as 'guinea spice', cow-horn pepper, red hot chilli pepper and aleva.
| Species | Capsicum Annuum |
|---|---|
| Origin | French Guiana |
| Germination Rate | 95% |
| Germination Time | 7 - 21 Days |
| SHU | 50000 |
| Heat Level | Medium Heat |
| Sowing Method | Raise Seedlings |
| Sowing Depth | 5mm |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Frost Hardiness | Frost Tender |
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