Pepper Cayenne Seeds – Heirloom Classic Hot Favorite

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Contains about 30 seeds

$2.20

SKU: GS-7035-PEP-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Pepper Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) is an iconic heirloom chili pepper celebrated worldwide for its fiery heat, vibrant red color, and exceptional culinary versatility. Producing heavy yields of slender, 4–6 inch tapered pods that mature from deep green to brilliant scarlet red, it delivers a sharp, clean heat rating between 30,000 and 50,000 Scoville Heat Units. Outstanding for fresh slicing, hot sauces, pickling, or drying and grinding into classic homemade cayenne pepper flake or powder, this hardy variety thrives in summer garden conditions.

Specifications

Plant Name: Pepper Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Warm-Season Fruiting Vegetable (Perennial grown as Annual)
Color: Deep emerald green maturing to bright crimson red
Plant Characteristics: Upright bushy growth habit, thin-walled elongated pods, glossy skin, sharp spicy heat
Suitable Space: Full-sun garden beds, raised plots, warm patio containers, greenhouse setups
Season: Warm Season (Late Spring through Autumn)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late February to March (8–10 weeks before last spring frost); transplant outdoors late May to early June once night temperatures remain above 12°C (55°F).
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (drought-tolerant once established; prefers well-drained soil)
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What is included?

Contains about 30 seeds

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Good to know

High-yielding plants produce abundant clusters of long, thin-walled peppers all season
Thin walls make pods ideal for quick drying, grinding, or stringing into decorative ristras
Reliable, heat-loving variety with strong overall garden vigor

Requires early indoor seedling start to maximize harvest length
Capsaicin in mature pods requires protective care when harvesting and processing

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