Cayenne pepper on site

For a long time such a plant as Cayenne pepper, was considered exclusively exotic, and came to us ready-made. But now, many skilled gardeners grow hot peppers at home.

Caring for Cayenne Pepper similar to growing tomatoes or sweet bell peppers. The best environment for this crop is a greenhouse. Pre-prepared seeds are planted indoors in February. Cayenne pepper needs enough light, so it is better to keep it close to the window.

When the pepper seedlings grow until two true leaves appear, they can be picked, planted in separate pots. Cayenne peppers 10 - 15 cm high can already be transplanted to a permanent place in the greenhouse. Or another option: grow peppers in large pots, which, if necessary, can be hidden in a room or shelter. It is important to ensure that the night air temperature does not fall below 10 - 12 degrees. But, still, red hot pepper feels better in a greenhouse. It produces larger and juicier fruits.

Also, high air humidity is very important for the development of this crop; it is easier to achieve such conditions in a greenhouse. Pepper needs regular watering, in hot weather every day in the morning or evening.
Cayenne pepper is not fussy about fertilizing; it is enough to add humus and ash to the plot in the fall.

Eat hot peppers You can even eat it while still young and green, fully mature and at the end of the season, a little dried out.At every stage of ripeness, cayenne pepper has an irresistible flavor profile.