The ‘Ring of Fire’ Cayenne pepper is a hot pepper variety that produces glossy red fruits, approximately 10 cm long. The plants reach a height of approximately 60 cm and are known for their early maturity, reaching maturity in 60 days. These peppers are ideal for drying, grinding, or powdering. 2. Sowing Difficulty level : Medium Sowing Type : Indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before last frost (mid-March in zone 5-6) Sowing technique : Sow in pots, lightly cover the seeds with potting soil Sowing depth : 0.5 cm Germination days : 10 to 14 days Germination temperature : 24 to 27C 3. Culture Ease of cultivation : Average Growing season : Warm season Transplanting : After all risk of frost (early June in zone 5-6) Plant spacing : 45 to 60 cm between plants Hardiness Zone : Annual, not hardy Brightness : Full sun Soil Type : Light, rich in organic matter, well drained Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral Soil moisture : Keep soil moist, but avoid overwatering Soil fertility : Requires compost Time to harvest : Approximately 60 days after transplanting Watering : Regular, especially during dry periods Other characteristics : Fruits can be harvested green or red, depending on the desired flavor intensity 4. Use Ideal for drying and powdering for use in cooking. Can also be used fresh to add spice to dishes. 5. Companionship Friendly plants : Basil, carrot, onion Enemy plants : Fennel This organic variety is well adapted to Quebec climates and is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an early and tasty hot pepper.

The ‘Ring of Fire’ Cayenne pepper is a hot pepper variety that produces glossy red fruits, approximately 10 cm long. The plants reach a height of approximately 60 cm and are known for their early maturity, reaching maturity in 60 days. These peppers are ideal for drying, grinding, or powdering.

2. Sowing

• Difficulty level : Medium
• Sowing Type : Indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before last frost (mid-March in zone 5-6)
• Sowing technique : Sow in pots, lightly cover the seeds with potting soil
• Sowing depth : 0.5 cm
• Germination days : 10 to 14 days
• Germination temperature : 24 to 27C

3. Culture

• Ease of cultivation : Average
• Growing season : Warm season
• Transplanting : After all risk of frost (early June in zone 5-6)
• Plant spacing : 45 to 60 cm between plants
• Hardiness Zone : Annual, not hardy
• Brightness : Full sun
• Soil Type : Light, rich in organic matter, well drained
• Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
• Soil moisture : Keep soil moist, but avoid overwatering
• Soil fertility : Requires compost
• Time to harvest : Approximately 60 days after transplanting
• Watering : Regular, especially during dry periods
• Other characteristics : Fruits can be harvested green or red, depending on the desired flavor intensity

4. Use

Ideal for drying and powdering for use in cooking. Can also be used fresh to add spice to dishes.

5. Companionship

• Friendly plants : Basil, carrot, onion
• Enemy plants : Fennel

This organic variety is well adapted to Quebec climates and is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an early and tasty hot pepper.