2018 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Pepper cayenne Red Ember F1
Add some spice to your life with this new cayenne pepper named Red Ember F1! This new AAS pepper Winner won over judges by being earlier to mature than the comparison varieties. Early maturity is an important feature for gardeners who live in climates with a shorter growing season. Red Ember produces a large number of rounded end fruits on durable, medium-sized plants. Judges described the thick-walled fruits as spicy, but tastier than the traditional cayenne, with just enough pungency for interest. Use this new cayenne pepper for a multitude of purposes and throughout the seasons.
Plant Description
Genus:
Capsicum
Species:
annuum
Common Name:
Pepper (cayenne)
Plant Habit:
Compact
Plant Height:
2 feet
Plant Spread:
1 foot
Fruit Color (Harvest):
Red
Fruit Shape:
Round bottom cayenne
Fruit Weight:
0.6 ounces
Fruit Size:
4.5 inches long x 1 inch wide
Fruit Flavor Description:
Sweet and moderately spicy for a cayenne
Foliage Color:
Green
Breeder:
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Close Market Comparison:
: Cheyenne F1, Ristra Cayenne F1
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
12-19 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed):
130 - red ripe
Days To Harvest (Transplant):
75 - red ripe
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Season Type:
Warm season
Staking Required:
No
Container:
Yes
Judges Observations
- “The flavor was sweet/hot, making it very pleasant.”
- “The entry cayenne had great flavor.”
- “Taste – True cayenne taste.”
- “Attractive fruit with nice taste and good texture.”
- “On average, this entry bore 10-15 fruit per plant at a time.”
- “This would be lovely planted in a container.”
Reviews
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
Healthy vigorous plants, quick to ripen (early August harvest from early May planting) and nice spiciness level. Zone 6a