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Pepper profile

Long Slim Cayenne

Origin
USA
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
6-8 inches

Scoville heat range

30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Long Slim Cayenne

Long Slim Cayenne is traditional heirloom cayenne. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers classic heat. The extra-long thin fruits are ideal for drying. Traditional variety grown for generations. Excellent for making cayenne powder. The heat is clean and pungent. Very productive plants. The long shape makes impressive dried ristras. Essential heirloom cayenne variety. Shows traditional cayenne characteristics.

Flavor profile

Hot cayenne flavor

In the kitchen

Drying, powder, hot sauces

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
70-80 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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