Guajillo is the most popular spice in a variety of cuisines. It is employed variously in its fresh form, dried and powdered, and as dried flakes. It is also a key ingredient in a variety of hot sauces, particularly those employing vinegar as a preservative.
Most cultivated varieties of cayenne can be grown in a variety of locations worldwide and need approximately 100 days to mature. Peppers prefer warm, moist, nutrient-rich soil in a warm climate. The plants grow to about 0.6 – 1 meter of height and should be spaced 1 meter apart.