Cedrino Pepper Seeds – Italian Cayenne Type | Edible Ornamental, Dries Well (Capsicum annuum)

Cedrino is a stunning Italian Capsicum annuum that earns its place in the garden twice over — first as a striking ornamental with long, thin yellow fruits growing upright in small tufts, then as a productive culinary chili with outstanding flavor. A cayenne-type variety with 10,000–20,000 SHU, Cedrino has a fruity, pleasant taste and thin walls that dry exceptionally well for making powder and spice blends. Large, vigorous plants deliver very high yields.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Origin: Italy
• Type: Cayenne-type; edible ornamental
• Pod Shape: Long, thin, upright; clusters in small tufts
• Pod Color: Yellow (drying stage)
• Flavor: Fruity, pleasant — excellent fresh or dried
• Heat Level: 10,000–20,000 SHU
• Seeds per Pack: 10 seeds
• Best Use: Drying, chili powder, ornamental garden display

Starting Seeds

• Sow ¼ inch deep indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost
• Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended; germination takes 1–4 weeks
• Use organic seed-starting mix; avoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil
• Transplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm
• Harden off over 7–14 days before final outdoor placement

Growing Tips

• Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil
• Add compost to planting hole; feed with compost tea every 2–3 weeks during early growth
• Mulch 1–2 inches around the base; water with soaker hoses during hot spells
• Grows well in 5-gallon containers — makes a beautiful patio ornamental

Harvest & Drying

Harvest when pods reach full color. Thin walls mean Cedrino dries quickly — hang bundles or use a dehydrator for chili flakes and powder. Cut with scissors; pick regularly for continued production.