Chilli, Cayenne ‘Jet’ F1 (Capsicum annuum)

Medium to long sized red Cayenne pepper with high pungency levels and a clean glossy appearance and good shelf life. The strong plant has a high yield potential and produces fruit averaging 12cm x 1.8cm

When to sow:    Late winter or early spring
Where to sow:   In pots
Depth to sow:    1/2cm
Aspect:            Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil:              Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants  50cm; Between rows    60-80cm

Directions: Plant one seed into individual 5cm to 7.5cm pots on bottom heat or in a warm indoor position mid to late August. Leave on heat until October and then move the plants off the heat but keep them under cover. In November harden off outside for a few days whilst still in the pots. Plant out and stake. Put a plastic tree guard around the seedlings to protect it from the wind and cold for a few weeks. Put four 80cm stakes around the plant to support the plant when weighed down by fruit.