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Capsicum annuum 'Cayennetta'

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A compact, dense upright half-hardy annual cayenne chilli pepper with dark green lance-shaped leaves and white flowers followed by long, thin fruit which turn from green to red in the summer and through to the autumn. A mildly spicy variety which is easy to grow and high in yield. The bushy foliage protects the fruit from heat and scorch. A good option for pots and containers

Scientific classification

Species: Capsicum annuum 'Cayennetta' (Capsicum annuum 'Cayennetta')
Genus: Capsicum
Family: Solanaceae

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Toxicity: Annual Biennial · Conservatory Greenhouse · Fruit Edible
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Capsicum annuum 'Cayennetta'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Capsicum annuum 'Cayennetta'

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Capsicum annuum 'Cayennetta' care guide

Even moisture throughout flowering and fruit set, avoid sharp drought swings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Even moisture throughout flowering and fruit set, avoid sharp drought swings

Fertilizing

Tomato or pepper feed every one to two weeks fruiting season

Pruning

Pinch out growing tips of plants when they are about 20cm tall to encourage bushiness

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice

Growing

Best grow inside on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse, but can be grown outside once all danger of frost has passed; select a sunny, sheltered position and grow in containers, growing bags or in open ground. Water regularly and feed with a high potassium liquid fertiliser once the first fruit has set. See how to grow: chilli peppers for further advice

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