Cayenne Pepper
Capsicumannuum 'Josephine's Jewel'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Cultivar: Josephine's Jewel

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Other details
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Not Applicable

Propagation Methods
Full Sun

Seed Collecting
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Days to Maturity
White/Near White

Soil pH requirements
Blooms repeatedly

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Fruit Color

Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Seed Type

Usage

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics
Annuals
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)