Just the other day when I shared the indian resturant dopiaza recipe, I realised that I actually never shared tips on how to grow on of the main ingredients on this blog. I mean I have shown you how to grow shishito peppers and even how to grow jalapeno peppers from peppers. However, do you know how to grow cayenne peppers in your garden? Hmmm
The scientific name for them is capsicum annuum and are actually believe it or not native to the warmer climates on the United States & Mexico. When you add these to your dishes or homemade herbal remedies, they give them that extra HOT punch, that often makes you cough. Officially they are perenials, however if you have ever grown them before you know that it is way better to just grow them every season in order to maximize the harvest.
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Here’s What You’ll Need:
- cayenne pepper seeds
- propagator tray
- seedling starter mix
- compost
- small container
- organic fertilizer
- potting soil
Although, the seeds can be sowed directly into the ground you can increase your germination rates by first planting them in an controlled environment such as a propagator tray. This is because the seeds need warm temperatures of between 75 to 85 degreees F to germinate. Prepare your tray by laying down a thick layer of compost or seedling starter on the bottom.
Firmly press down the organic matter, and then give it a good watering before sowing the seeds. The seeds should be placed on top of the watered compost about an inch or so apart. Cover with a thin layer of compost and press down to remove any air bubbles. Secure the clear plastic cover on top, and place the tray in a warm area. When the seedlings have about 2 leaves each you can transplant them into a small container or your garden.
You can get step by step instructions on Wiki How, here…
How To Grow
Cayenne Peppers
You can watch the video below How to Grow Peppers from Seed (Cayenne)…
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You can watch the video below on Grow Cayenne Peppers Through The Winter…
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