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How to Dry Cayenne Peppers

Posted on May 4, 2011

When you’ve been successful at growing cayenne pepper, the next step you may want to take is that of drying them. Since peppers won’t last more than a few weeks at either room temperature or in the fridge, drying them will allow you to continue to enjoy them once their growing season is long past. In fact, dried peppers can last up to several years if you dry them properly and keep them away from moist storage areas. Before you get started, go through all the peppers that you are considering drying first. You want to throw all the bad … Continue reading →

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Growing Cayenne Peppers – How to Grow Cayenne Peppers

Posted on October 1, 2010

One of the healthiest foods you can ingest is cayenne pepper. They aren’t that expensive in the stores, but you can save that money and growing cayenne peppers yourself.  These peppers have a rather medium heat to them and are used in a lot of Mexican and Cajun dishes. To begin growing cayenne pepper plants, plant your seeds indoors. Cayenne is very fragile when it comes to extreme temperatures, whether that’s intensely hot or extremely cold. Start your seeds in some light and well-drained soil. Keep them in a sunny, warm location in your house or a greenhouse. Whatever room … Continue reading →

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