Rajah Cayenne Hybrid Pepper F1
- Rajah Cayenne is an early-maturing Long Slim Cayenne hot pepper
- Produces high-quality fruit for fresh or dried use
- Vigorous plants with strong roots and ample foliage
- Peppers grow to 5 inches, thin-walled, slightly wrinkled
- Pungent heat level of 6,000 Scoville Heat Units
- Matures to dark red in 85 days after transplant
- Capsicum annuum
Description
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The Rajah Cayenne Hybrid Pepper is a premium choice for growers seeking an early-maturing Long Slim Cayenne variety with exceptional fruit quality and robust plant performance. This hybrid pepper stands out for its adaptability and resilience, thriving even in challenging conditions thanks to its vigorous growth habit and strong root system.
The plants are uniformly robust, with generous foliage cover that protects the hanging fruit from sunscald. This feature is particularly beneficial in hot climates or areas with intense sunlight. The fruit themselves are slender and slightly wrinkled, measuring about 5 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Their thin walls and beautiful dark red color make them ideal for fresh market sales, drying, or processing into cayenne pepper flakes and powders.
Rajah Cayenne peppers are characterized by their classic cayenne heat, delivering a pungent, well-rounded flavor profile with a Scoville Heat Unit rating of approximately 6,000. Their reliable performance and superior quality make them a favorite among chefs, spice enthusiasts, and gardeners alike.
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