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cayenne pepper
Plant·Capsicum annuum var. acuminatum
Full sun
Sun
Moist soil
Water
Well-drained soil
Drainage
Not recorded
Hardiness
Coverage · 91 fields
Growth and size10 fields
Plant type
Plant
AI estimate100 % agree
Height
100 cm · other sources: 200 cm“growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in)”Wikipedia“Some varieties can grow up to two meters tall (6.56 feet) using others to climb on.”
Height at age
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Spacing
45 cm (at least 30 cm)
AI estimate55 % agree
Habit
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Root depth
Medium
AI estimate63 % agree
Lifespan
~3 years“Capsicum annuum is a short-lived evergreen perennial producing fruit for up to three years.”
Roots6 fields
Storage organ
None
AI estimate100 % agree
Spreads
No
AI estimate75 % agree
Lateral spread in cm
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Root depth in cm
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Mycorrhiza
—
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Light, water and soil9 fields
Sun
Full sun“Requires a very warm sunny position and a fertile well-drained soil.”PFAF“It cannot grow in the shade.”
Hours of sun
6–8 h
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Drought tolerant
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Tolerates waterlogging
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Soil type
Sand, loam, clay · best: sand“Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.”PFAFpartly“Prefers a light sandy soil that is slightly acid.”
pH
4.3–8.3 · best 5.5–6.8“Tolerates a pH in the range 4.3 to 8.3.”PFAF“Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid and very alkaline soils.”
Drainage
Well drained“Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.”
Compacted soil
Copes badly
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Climate5 fields
Hardiness
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Killing frost
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Growing temperature
8–35 °C · optimal 17–30 °C
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Chill hours
0 h
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Native range
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Care (becomes tasks in Manage)8 fields
Starting indoors
February · lasts 60 days“Seed - sow late winter to early spring in a warm greenhouse.”
Planting out
After the last frost“plant them out after the last expected frosts”
Planting out appears 2 times with different timing.
Protection
After the last frost · frost“give them the protection of a cloche or frame at least until they are established and growing away well.”
Hardening off
After the previous stage · 60 days after · lasts 14 days
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Planting out
After the last frost · Above 15 °C · 14 days after
Planting out appears 2 times with different timing.
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Watering
June · lasts 90 days
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Feeding
After the previous stage · lasts 60 days · a balanced fertiliser
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Support
After the previous stage · lasts 90 days
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Through the year5 fields
Harvest
August · lasts 120 days“Peppers are usually harvested in late summer to autumn, depending on the variety and climate.”
Leafing out
After the last frost
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Dying back
After the first frost
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Edible parts and pollination4 fields
The fruit
Dried and ground to make powdered spice“The fruits are generally dried and ground to make the powdered spice of the same name.”Wikipedia“Most varieties are generally rated at 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units.”
Fruit, whole
Used whole in cooking spicy dishes“Cayenne is used in cooking spicy dishes either as a powder or in its whole form.”
Wikipediapartly
Ecology6 fields
Attracts
Wildlife, bees, wasps“It is noted for attracting wildlife.”PFAF“Yes, Pepper plants produce flowers that can attract pollinators such as bees, although they are not particularly known for producing high amounts of nectar compared to other plants.”Wikipedia“Members are self pollinators, but cross pollination often occurs when plants are grown in large quantities, via bees, wasps, and ants.”
Pests
Whiteflies, aphids, weevil (anthonomus eugenii), tobacco budworms, thrips“Some can harbor viruses deadly to the species, these include whiteflies and aphids.”Wikipedia“Another pest which is quite vicious is a weevil (Anthonomus eugenii Cano) which the larva of this pest affects the plants during the flowering and fruiting stages of its life, and can reduce its production rate by up to 90%.”Wikipedia“Other pests that can cause damage to the plants are the tobacco budworms and thrips.”
Diseases
Phytophthora blight, anthracnose, phytophthora root and basal rot“Diseases include phytophthora blight, anthracnose, phytophthora root and basal rot.”
Takes up
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Fixes nitrogen
No
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Mycorrhiza
Yes
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Propagation and names3 fields
Difficulty
2 / 5
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Seed
none
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Not sorted yet35 fields
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forage.DK.edibility_basis
inferred
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forage.US.edible_parts
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forage.US.edibility_basis
inferred
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forage.TROPICAL.edible_parts
[{"part":"fruit","caution":"hot: most varieties rated at 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units","preparation":"dried and ground to make powdered spice"},{"part":"fruit, whole","preparation":"used whole in cooking spicy dish…“The fruits are generally dried and ground to make the powdered spice of the same name.”Wikipedia“Most varieties are generally rated at 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units.”Wikipediapartly“Cayenne is used in cooking spicy dishes either as a powder or in its whole form.”
forage.TROPICAL.edibility_basis
inferred
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ornamental.basis
documented
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ornamental.fragrance.source
none
AI estimate100 % agree
ornamental.fragrance.intensity
strong“The strong smell of the pepper plants can help deter some pests and might confuse them, making them useful in companion planting arrangements.”
ornamental.confidence
high
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ornamental.fall_interest
true
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ornamental.flower_colour
white, purple, green“Bloom Color: White.”Wikipedia“Being a flowering plant with variations there are different shapes of flowers and fruits produced on individuals typically having star or bell shaped flowers coming in a range of colors including purple, white, and green.”
ornamental.evidence_quote
Capsicum plants typically have small, white flowers and green foliage. As annuals, they do not exhibit autumn foliage color or winter structure.
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ornamental.foliage_colour
green“while generally green, depending on the cultivar the leaves can turn dark purple or black as the plant ages.”
Wikipediapartly
ornamental.foliage_texture
medium
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ornamental.winter_structure
none“It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October.”
PFAFpartly
ornamental.autumn_foliage_colour
none
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care_regime
routine
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propagation.self_seeding
none
AI estimate20 % agree
propagation.establishment_years
1“though the plants are grown as annuals in temperate zones”
PFAFpartly
spatial_profile.canopy_density
medium
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function_profile.biomass_return.confidence
medium
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function_profile.nutrient_flows.consumes
[{"basis":"documented","demand":"high","nutrient":"nitrogen","confidence":"high"},{"basis":"documented","demand":"high","nutrient":"phosphorus","confidence":"high"},{"basis":"documented","demand":"high","nutrient":"po…
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function_profile.biotic_interactions
[{"taxa":["bees","wasps","ants"],"basis":"documented","valence":"beneficial","relation":"attracts","confidence":"medium","evidence_quote":"Members are self pollinators, but cross pollination often occurs when plants a…“Members are self pollinators, but cross pollination often occurs when plants are grown in large quantities, via bees, wasps, and ants.”PFAF“It is noted for attracting wildlife.”Wikipedia“Bird dispersal for seeds has proven to be beneficial for the peppers as they have the ability to spread large distances.”Wikipedia“Diseases include phytophthora blight, anthracnose, phytophthora root and basal rot.”Wikipedia“Another pest which is quite vicious is a weevil (Anthonomus eugenii Cano) which the larva of this pest affects the plants during the flowering and fruiting stages of its life, and can reduce its production rate by up to 90%.”Wikipedia“Other pests that can cause damage to the plants are the tobacco budworms and thrips.”Wikipediapartly“Some can harbor viruses deadly to the species, these include whiteflies and aphids.”PFAFpartly“Yes, Pepper plants produce flowers that can attract pollinators such as bees, although they are not particularly known for producing high amounts of nectar compared to other plants.”Wikipediapartly“However, birds are not affected by the presence of capsaicin and are able to eat the fruits and seeds.”
function_profile.aromatic_pest_effect.value
true“Yes – The strong smell of the pepper plants can help deter some pests and might confuse them, making them useful in companion planting arrangements.”
function_profile.aromatic_pest_effect.confidence
low
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function_profile.structural_interfaces.requires_shelter.basis
documented
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function_profile.structural_interfaces.requires_shelter.kinds
frost“If trying them outdoors, then plant them out after the last expected frosts and give them the protection of a cloche or frame at least until they are established and growing away well.”
function_profile.structural_interfaces.requires_shelter.stage
establishment
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function_profile.structural_interfaces.requires_shelter.confidence
medium
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function_profile.structural_interfaces.requires_shelter.evidence_quote
If trying them outdoors, then plant them out after the last expected frosts and give them the protection of a cloche or frame at least until they are established and growing away well.
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climate_tolerance.photoperiod_response
day_neutral
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soil_interactions.organic_matter_contribution
medium
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component_metadata.growth_cycle
perennial“Capsicum annuum is a short-lived evergreen perennial producing fruit for up to three years.”
resource_interfaces.inputs
[{"resource":"light","quantity_description":"very warm sunny position"},{"resource":"water","quantity_description":"moist soil"},{"resource":"pollination","quantity_description":"cross pollination often occurs when pl…“Requires a very warm sunny position and a fertile well-drained soil.”PFAF“It prefers moist soil.”Wikipedia“Members are self pollinators, but cross pollination often occurs when plants are grown in large quantities, via bees, wasps, and ants.”
resource_interfaces.outputs
[{"resource":"fruit","quantity_description":"pods, generally dried and ground into powdered spice"},{"resource":"seeds","quantity_description":"seeds within the pods"}]“The fruits are generally dried and ground to make the powdered spice of the same name.”