Ferry Morse Long Thin Cayenne Pepper Seeds Super for seasoning Approximately 5 inches long at maturity 10-12 days to germination; start seed indoors 8 weeks before planting outdoors; keep seed moist in full sunlight Transplant when 3 inches tall; you can sow directly in the garden in a sunny location after all danger of frost has passed; 72 days to harvest Plant 2 seeds every 18 inches; Thin to 1 plant every 18 inches when 3 inches tall; Use a balanced fertilizer when the plants are 6 inches tall