Joe's Long Cayenne Pepper (Hot)

Seed Savers Exchange - Heavy yields of finger-width, thin-walled red peppers are great for fresh eating or drying and grow up to 12" long. Originally from Calabria, Italy, this variety circulated through the Italian-Canadian seed saving community in Toronto before being sent to Joe Sestito in Troy, New York. It was introduced to Seed Savers Exchange in 1996 by longtime member Dr. Carolyn Male. 85 days from transplant. Hot. 

Characteristics 

Hot pepper

Great for fresh eating or drying

Highly productive

Thin red fruits grow to 12 inches

85 days from transplant

50 Seeds per packet

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.

Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost

Plant Rows 12-24” Apart

Germinates in 14 days

Full Sun 

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