Type
hot cayenne
Pepper variety
Cayenne Long Slim Pepper
A classic red hot pepper with narrow curved fruit and strong heat. It is easy to dry and dependable in warm conditions.
Days to maturity
70 to 75
Best for
drying, hot sauce
About Cayenne Long Slim
Cayenne Long Slim is an open-pollinated hot pepper that bears long, slender, often curved and wrinkled pods ripening from green to bright red. The thin-walled fruit is quite hot and is a traditional choice for drying and grinding into cayenne powder. Tall, productive plants can carry many pods at once.
Growing Cayenne Long Slim Pepper
Space plants about 18 inches apart in full sun and warm soil, and stake them since a full fruit load can make the plants top-heavy. The thin walls dry easily, so leave pods to turn fully red on the plant before picking for drying. Provide steady moisture and watch for sunscald on the slender, exposed fruit.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all peppers, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.