Red Ember

Family: Solanaceae Hot Pepper

Planting Schedule

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Sun-warmed and vivid, Red Ember peppers glow with a fiery, ember-red sheen and a bright, cayenne-sharp bite that builds from first spark to lingering warmth.

At maturity they hang in tidy, upright clusters, with smooth, tapered skins that feel crisp and resilient—ideal for turning into bold flavor accents. Grow Red Ember for a steady harvest that shines in dried flakes, hot sauces, and quick pickling brines where its clean heat and vivid color really stand out.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Upright

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Red Ember Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Apr 27th	Aug 10th	Oct 24th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Apr 13th	Jul 27th	Oct 10th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Oct 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Sep 27th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Sep 21st – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 16th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 12th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 9th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 3rd – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Aug 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	Stake
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	80
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Red Ember’s cayenne-class heat is bright and clean—great when you want flavor that hits fast and stays on the palate without turning bitter. Use it sliced and short-cooked for maximum crisp snap, or dry/flake it for consistent, repeatable heat in sauces and brines.

Best Uses

dried into thin flakes for fast, even re-heating
quick pickling in a short brine for crisp heat-forward peppers
hot sauce where you want clear, linear cayenne heat (not smoky)
slicing into sautés and letting the juice coat the pan before it burns

Flavor Profile

cayenne-sharp initial bite ember-red heat that builds and lingers crisp, smooth skin with a clean pepper snap

Kitchen Pairings

garlic lime vinegar olive oil honey chicken stock

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Capsicum annuum (Long Red Cayenne type) and how do I control it?

A frequent problem is aphids and thrips, which can stunt plants and spread viruses in hot weather. Check undersides of leaves weekly; spray affected plants with insecticidal soap, and remove heavily infested foliage early. If you see wilting with gray moldy spots, improve airflow and avoid overhead watering—then remove affected leaves to limit spread.

How often should I water Capsicum annuum during the main growing phase?

During flowering and fruit set, water deeply about 1–2 times per week, keeping the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Aim for about 1 inch of water weekly total, increasing slightly in peak heat and reducing if the top 1 inch of soil stays wet. Mulch helps stabilize moisture, but never let peppers sit in waterlogged soil.

How can I tell when my Red Ember peppers (Capsicum annuum) are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully elongated and firm, typically about 70–75 days after transplant for this type, and turn their mature red color. Pick individual peppers at peak color—green-to-red transition should be complete on the fruits you harvest. If left too long, quality can drop and plants may slow new fruit production.