Pepper Cayenne Seeds – Heirloom Classic Hot Favorite
- Ontario Grown
$2.20
SKU: GS-7035-PEP-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- 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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