Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper is a classic hot pepper variety known for its slender shape, vibrant red color, and bold heat. Highly productive and easy to grow, it’s a staple for drying, seasoning, and adding spice to your favorite dishes.
Type: Open-Pollinated Hot Pepper
Days to Maturity: 70–75 days
Growth Habit: Bushy plants; 18–30 inches tall
Plant Details:
Plants produce abundant 4–6 inch long, thin peppers that mature from green to bright red. Fruits are typically slightly curved with smooth skin and are ideal for fresh use or drying. High-yielding and dependable in warm weather.
Flavor & Use:
Hot and zesty with a clean, sharp heat. Perfect for drying and grinding into cayenne powder, making hot sauces, seasoning meats and vegetables, or adding fresh heat to recipes.
Growing Tips:
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after soil temperatures reach at least 65°F. Transplant 18–24 inches apart in full sun with well-drained soil. Harvest green for milder heat or red for full spice and best drying quality.
A productive, easy-to-grow hot pepper variety delivering consistent heat and heavy yields all season long.