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Hot Pepper 'Yellow Cayenne'

Capsicumannuum

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)

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Species

annuum (AN-yoo-um)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Other Details

Other details

Not Applicable

Propagation Methods

Full Sun

Seed Collecting

Days to Maturity

Soil pH requirements

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Fruit Color

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Seed Type

Unknown - Tell us

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Vegetables

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Early (55-68 days)

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Wayland, Massachusetts

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critterologist

Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) | April 2005 | positive

Nice big peppers with a milder, sweeter flavor than the red cayennes (still plenty hot, though!), especially if you let them ripen fully ...Read More

Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

A 1997 introduction. 68 days. The most flavorful and prolific in our trials. Tapered fruits, 8" long, 1" wide, with medium thick walls. 28" tall.

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