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Hot Pepper 'Joe's Long Cayenne' — Peppers

70-80days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after all danger of frost and soil reaches 65°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, allow slight drying between waterings
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green turning to bright red
Size: 8-10 inches long, 0.5 inches wide
Shape: Very long, slender, curved cayenne pepper
Flavour: Hot (30,000-50,000 Scoville) with bright, clean heat and fruity undertones

In the kitchen

Drying for pepper flakes, hot sauces, fresh in cooking, pickling, decorative strings

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevil, thrips
Diseases: Bacterial spot, anthracnose, tobacco mosaic virus
Resistance: Good disease resistance, excellent heat tolerance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

OreganoRepels aphids and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share space efficiently

OnionRepels aphids, thrips, and other pests with sulfur compounds

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

CarrotsDifferent root depths allow efficient use of soil nutrients

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that stunts pepper growth and development

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathic compounds

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 318
Protein (g): 12
Fat (g): 17.3
Carbohydrate (g): 56.6
Fibre (g): 27.2
Sugars (g): 10.3
Vitamin A (µg): 2080
Vitamin C (mg): 76.4
Vitamin E (mg): 29.8
Vitamin K (µg): 80.3
Vitamin B6 (mg): 2.45
Folate (µg): 106
Calcium (mg): 148
Iron (mg): 7.8
Magnesium (mg): 152
Phosphorus (mg): 293
Potassium (mg): 2010
Zinc (mg): 2.48
Selenium (µg): 8.8

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Hot Pepper 'Joe's Long Cayenne'?

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