Chili De Cayenne [Capsicum annuum]

The chili 'De Cayenne' is a perennial fruit vegetable plant and is the best known hot chili. This variety is originally from the capital of French Guiana and is mainly ground into a fine chili powder, the so-called cayenne pepper. The plants grow bushy and compact, producing narrow, 15 cm long, thin-walled fruit. The cayenne pepper is characterized by its snappy spiciness and a slightly smoky-spicy flavor that gives a special touch to many dishes. Any fruit stage, whether green or red, can be consumed raw or cooked. Unlike other varieties of chilli, the variety is very easy to grow.

General information
Plant family: Solanaceae
Life Cycle: Perennial
Days to harvest: 150 days
Plant height approx.: 80 cm
Root Type: Deep and shallow roots
Nutrient requirements: Strong Eaters
Water Requirements: High
Winter hardiness: Up to 3 °C
Location: Sunny
Floor: Permeable, moist, loamy, humus

PH: 6 to 7

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Dark germ
Seed Depth: 1 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 23-28 °C
Germination time: 7-14 days
Planting, row spacing: 40x40 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Nettle, cucumber, bean, nasturtium, parsley, garlic, onion, marigold, mustard, borage, lettuce, basil, dill, carrot
Unfavorable mixed culture: Tomato, eggplant, physalis, potato, pea, celery, beetroot, fennel

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
We recommend pre-cultivation in small bowls from January to May.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
We recommend pre-cultivation in small bowls from January to April. The seedlings are planted in the bed in mid-May after the ice saints.

General
We always recommend the pre-culture, for this purpose let the seedlings grow in a small bowl up to the first chilli leaves, then pik into the desired container. After peckering, let the seedlings grow at warm temperatures until they are planted out as seedlings.
Chili prefers a fully sunny and warm location with sufficient water and nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil. Prepare the soil with deposited animal manure. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
Chili needs an airy 24 to 30 ° C to thrive. Chilli plants are generally cultivated with 2 or 4 shoots. We recommend a framework for tying the chilli shoots. In order to stimulate the root growth and thus the plant growth of the plants, put the seedlings deeper into the soil, up to the leaf axis of the cotyledons. Sufficient and uniform irrigation has a positive effect on the quality of the fruit. At temperatures below 15 °C, the plant reduces its growth. A regular harvest promotes yield. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds. Propagation via cuttings is possible.

Care Plants
The bed in the chilli should never dry out completely, regular watering is necessary to keep the growth of the plants stable. M It animal manure prepared beds and planting in mixed culture, replaces additional fertilization.

Germination ability of seeds: 3-4 years

Other Names
Botanical Names: Capsicum annuum
English Names: Chili
German names: Chili
Portuguese names: Pimenta
Spanish Names: Chile, Ají
French names: Le Chili