Chili Peppers
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Cayenne is a type of Capsicum annuum belonging to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It is recognised mainly by narrow, elongated fruits that are usually hot. The name covers several selections rather than a single cultivar with unchanging dimensions and strength. It belongs to the same species as many sweet peppers and other chillies, illustrating the wide range of shapes and flavours within this species. It is distinct from the vine that produces black pepper, which belongs to another botanical family despite sharing the everyday word pepper.The plant has an upright, branching habit with simple green leaves, often oval to elliptical and pointed. Small white, star-shaped flowers appear at the junction of leaves and stems. Each flower contains both male and female organs. The fruits taper towards a narrow tip and may be curved or slightly twisted. Their surface can be smooth or wrinkled, depending on the selection and stage of…
