Long Slim Peppers
Produces attractive, elongated cayenne peppers measuring approximately 5 to 6 inches long with a slender, tapered appearance.
Long Red Slim Cayenne Pepper Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Long Red Slim Cayenne Pepper Seeds
Long Red Slim Cayenne Pepper is a productive hot pepper variety known for its long, slender, slightly curved fruits and bold spicy flavor. The peppers mature from deep green to bright red and typically grow around 5 to 6 inches long. This traditional cayenne variety is an excellent choice for home vegetable gardens, fresh cooking, homemade hot sauces, pickling, and drying into flavorful cayenne powder. Its vigorous plants produce abundant slim peppers, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners who enjoy growing their own spicy vegetables.
Hot Cayenne Pepper
Long Slender Fruits
Bright Red Peppers
High-Yielding Variety
Key Features
Fiery Spicy Flavor
Known for its pungent heat and bold pepper flavor, making it suitable for spicy recipes, sauces, and homemade seasoning blends.
Vibrant Red Maturity
The slender fruits develop from green to brilliant red as they ripen, adding attractive color to the vegetable garden and harvested produce.
Excellent for Drying
Its slender, relatively thin-walled fruits are ideal for drying, crushing into chili flakes, and grinding into homemade cayenne pepper powder.
Product Highlights
Traditional Long Red Slim Cayenne variety
Produces approximately 5–6 inch peppers
Slender, tapered and slightly curved fruits
Green fruits mature to bright red
Known for its strong spicy flavor
Suitable for fresh culinary use
Excellent for drying and grinding
Useful for hot sauces, salsa and pickling
Productive warm-season pepper plant
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Capsicum annuum |
| Common Name | Long Red Slim Cayenne Pepper; Long Slim Cayenne |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated Vegetable Seeds |
| Vegetable Type | Hot Chili Pepper |
| Fruit Color | Green to Bright Red at Full Maturity |
| Fruit Shape | Long, Slender, Tapered and Slightly Curved |
| Fruit Length | Approximately 5–6 Inches |
| Fruit Thickness | Approximately 0.5 Inch, Depending on Growing Conditions |
| Heat Level | Hot; approximately 30,000–40,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) in some variety references |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 70–75 Days After Transplanting |
| Plant Growth Habit | Upright and Productive |
| Expected Plant Height | Approximately 18–26 Inches, Depending on Growing Conditions |
| Plant Spacing | 18–24 Inches |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sunlight |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, Well-Drained Soil Rich in Organic Matter |
| Watering Requirements | Regular and Consistent Moisture |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–21 Days Under Suitable Conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 25–30°C |
| Planting Season | Warm Season; Avoid Extreme Heat During Flowering |
| Growing Season | Summer and Suitable Warm Growing Periods |
| Harvesting | Harvest Green or Allow Fruits to Ripen Fully to Red |
| Primary Uses | Fresh Cooking, Hot Sauce, Salsa, Pickling, Drying and Chili Powder |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Pepper Seeds
Select healthy Long Red Slim Cayenne Pepper seeds. Sow them in a seed-starting tray or small containers filled with a fine, well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the growing medium warm and lightly moist to encourage successful germination.
Select healthy Long Red Slim Cayenne Pepper seeds. Sow them in a seed-starting tray or small containers filled with a fine, well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the growing medium warm and lightly moist to encourage successful germination.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Plant the seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in the prepared growing medium. Cover them lightly with soil and water gently. Maintain suitable warmth and moisture. Germination generally takes around 7–21 days under favorable conditions.
Plant the seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in the prepared growing medium. Cover them lightly with soil and water gently. Maintain suitable warmth and moisture. Germination generally takes around 7–21 days under favorable conditions.
Step 3: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and become strong enough to handle, gradually acclimatize them to outdoor conditions. Transplant into the garden or larger containers with approximately 18–24 inches between plants.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and become strong enough to handle, gradually acclimatize them to outdoor conditions. Transplant into the garden or larger containers with approximately 18–24 inches between plants.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Regular Watering
Choose a location receiving at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Water consistently to maintain even soil moisture, but avoid waterlogging. Apply organic mulch when appropriate to help conserve soil moisture.
Choose a location receiving at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Water consistently to maintain even soil moisture, but avoid waterlogging. Apply organic mulch when appropriate to help conserve soil moisture.
Step 5: Encourage Healthy Plant Growth
Provide balanced nutrition and maintain good air circulation around the plants. Monitor for common pepper pests and diseases. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowering and fruit production.
Provide balanced nutrition and maintain good air circulation around the plants. Monitor for common pepper pests and diseases. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowering and fruit production.
Step 6: Harvest the Cayenne Peppers
Harvest the fruits when they reach the desired size. Pick them green for a different stage of flavor or leave them on the plant until they turn bright red for fully mature cayenne peppers. Use gloves when handling hot peppers, especially during preparation.
Harvest the fruits when they reach the desired size. Pick them green for a different stage of flavor or leave them on the plant until they turn bright red for fully mature cayenne peppers. Use gloves when handling hot peppers, especially during preparation.
Grow Your Own Fiery Long Red Slim Cayenne Peppers
Bring bold flavor and vibrant color to your vegetable garden with Long Red Slim Cayenne Pepper Seeds. This productive variety produces attractive, slender red peppers that are perfect for fresh cooking, homemade hot sauces, pickling, and drying into delicious cayenne powder. Give your plants warm conditions, plenty of sunshine, and consistent care to enjoy a rewarding harvest of homegrown hot peppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Long Red Slim Cayenne Pepper seeds, their heat level, growing requirements, and culinary uses.
How hot are Long Red Slim Cayenne peppers compared to regular chili peppers?
Long Red Slim Cayenne peppers are known for their strong, pungent heat. Some variety references place their heat around 30,000–40,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), although actual pungency can vary with growing conditions and individual fruits. They are generally hotter than many mild cooking peppers and are suitable for people who enjoy noticeably spicy food.
When should I harvest Long Red Slim Cayenne peppers for drying and making cayenne powder?
For traditional cayenne powder, allow the peppers to mature fully on the plant until they develop a bright red color. Harvest firm, healthy fruits and dry them thoroughly using a suitable dehydrator or drying method. Once completely dry, the peppers can be crushed into flakes or ground into homemade cayenne powder.
How long does Long Red Slim Cayenne Pepper take to produce its first harvest?
Long Red Slim Cayenne typically takes approximately 70–75 days from transplanting to harvest, depending on growing conditions and the desired fruit maturity. Seeds first need to germinate and develop into transplant-ready seedlings. Warm temperatures, adequate sunlight, fertile soil, and consistent watering help support healthy flowering and fruit development.