Description
Cayenne Long Slim pepper produces slender, tapered hot peppers that ripen from green to bright red. The narrow fruits are excellent for drying, crushing into pepper flakes, or adding a lively kick to sauces and cooked dishes.
Growing Cayenne Long Slim in Alabama
Plant in full sun after nights have warmed and all frost danger has passed. Peppers prefer fertile, well-drained soil and steady moisture, but not soggy roots. Mulch helps conserve water during Alabama’s summer heat. Give plants room for airflow, and harvest regularly to encourage continued production. Wear gloves when handling hot peppers and avoid touching your eyes.
Plant size: Approximately 2–3 feet tall and wide. Fruit: Long, thin peppers, often around 4–10 inches depending on growing conditions. Harvest: Roughly 70–75 days after transplanting under favorable conditions; pick green or allow fruit to turn red for full color and mature flavor.
