PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow the seeds at a depth of ¼ inches in loosely packed soil positioned in full sun. Keep the topsoil evenly moist since dry spells can hinder germination. The seedlings will appear within 16 to 22 days in ideal growing conditions. Remember that the plant will not produce any flowers or fruits if the temperature drops below 16-17°C.
GROWING REQUIREMENTS
PESTS & DISEASES
Damping off, wilting, powdery mildew, blight and leaf mosaic are common pepper plant diseases which can be managed by removing weeds around the plants and optimum watering. Some common pepper pests include aphids, flea beetles, leaf miners, thrips and spider mites. Use diluted neem spray to control these pests.
SOIL
Moderately fertile soil with pH ranging from 6.5 to 7 ideal for growing cayenne peppers. It’s important to manage the nitrogen in soil since excessive nitrogen can lead to more foliage growth instead of producing fruits.
SPOT
Cayenne pepper will grow best in full sunlight and produce better fruits throughout the growing season if positioned in full sun.
TEMPERATURE
The ideal soil temperature for growing cayenne peppers should range from 20 to 30°C.
WATERING
Be prudent white watering cayenne peppers. They require soil moisture to grow, however they are also very sensitive to overwatering and wet plant roots can cause the plant to die.
HOW TO HARVEST
Cayenne peppers will get ready for harvest in 70 to 80 days after sowing. Harvest green peppers for pungent heat or let the peppers turn red on the plant for added heat.. Snip off the required chilli pepper with shears so as not to damage the plant.
