Cheyenne F1 – A Stable F1 Hybrid with a Good Harvest
What Is Cheyenne F1?
Cheyenne F1 is a hybrid chilli with reliable growth and plentiful fruiting. It was bred with hobby growers in mind who want a robust, fast variety that still gives good flavour and a moderate heat.
Background and Name
The F1 in the name means it is a first-generation hybrid, carefully bred to combine disease resistance, quick ripening and a good harvest. Cheyenne has long been used in professional growing but has now also won ground among home growers.
Appearance and Growth Habit
The plant grows to about 60–80 cm and is dense and well branched. The pods are elongated, conical and about 8–10 cm long. They ripen from green to a vivid orange.
How Hot Is Cheyenne F1?
Around 40,000–50,000 SHU
Flavour and Uses
The flavour is classic and lightly peppery. It works well for cooking, pickling or as the base for homemade chilli sauces – a good all-round chilli.
Ways to Use Cheyenne F1
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Slice fresh for tacos and stews
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Make quick-pickled chilli rings
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Easy to freeze whole
How to Grow Cheyenne F1
Cheyenne F1 belongs to Capsicum annuum. Sow your chilli seeds between February and April. Easy to grow, fast-growing and suitable for beginners too. Well suited to pots, raised beds or the greenhouse.
A good choice if you want to grow without fuss and still get both colour and flavour.
Price is for 6 chilli seeds
Sow in moist seed compost and keep warm, at about 25–30°C for the best germination. The compost should be moist but not wet. A mini propagator helps to keep the humidity up. Once the seedlings have grown a little and have their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20°C and move them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill, in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer. For best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing.
