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Long Red Cayenne · Pepper

Zone 12b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Long Red Cayenne to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsNov 6th
Last FrostJan 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsFeb 26th
Harvest BeginsMay 17th
Harvest EndsDec 31st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity80
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededStake
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)80
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: For best long red cayenne-style chillies, transplant only once night temps stay reliably above 50°F and plants have had 7–10 days to harden off.