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Chilli: De Cayenne
De Cayenne is a classic hot chilli producing long, slender red fruits with fiery heat and robust flavour. Perfect for drying into chilli flakes, making sauces, or adding serious spice to dishes. A must-grow for chilli fans wanting homegrown heat.
6 in stock
Description
Best Grown: Greenhouse or sunny outdoor spot
Sowing Time: January–March
Plant Out: May–June, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: July–October (approx. 18–22 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 40–50 cm apart in rows 50 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 60–80 cm tall
Difficulty: Moderate
Why grow it?
- Classic heirloom variety
- Produces long, slender chillies 10–15 cm long
- Very hot heat level for spice lovers
- Ideal for drying, chilli flakes, or powder
- High-yielding and reliable
How to grow: Sow indoors Jan–March with warmth. Transplant seedlings into individual pots once large enough. Harden off and plant out May–June in greenhouse beds or a sunny, sheltered spot. Space plants 40–50 cm apart. Feed and water regularly. Harvest when fruits turn bright red.
Cooking / usage ideas: Perfect for making chilli flakes, hot sauces, or spicing up any dish. Excellent dried and ground into cayenne pepper powder.
Seeds per pack: Approx. 15 seeds
