Cayenne Hot Peppers

Ignite your garden with classic Cayenne Peppers – the fiery favorite that brings authentic heat and bold flavor to hot sauces, salsas, and spice blends. These slender, curved peppers ripen from green to brilliant red and pack a punch at 30,000-50,000 Scoville units.

Growing Information

• Days to maturity: 70-80 days from transplant
• Planting: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost; transplant after soil warms to 65°F
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart in rows 24-36 inches apart
• Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
• Zones: 3-11 (warm-season annual)

Harvest & Use

Harvest when peppers reach 4-6 inches long and turn deep red for maximum heat and flavor. Pick regularly to encourage continued production throughout the season. Perfect for drying and grinding into cayenne powder, adding fresh to stir-fries, or making homemade hot sauce. Store dried peppers in airtight containers for year-round use.

Care Tips

Cayenne peppers thrive in warm, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Support plants with stakes or cages as they grow 2-3 feet tall and become heavy with fruit. Companion plant with basil, oregano, or marigolds to deter pests naturally.

Why Choose Cayenne

This productive heirloom variety is heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, and incredibly prolific – a single plant can produce dozens of peppers. Whether you're a hot sauce enthusiast or looking to add authentic heat to your cooking, Cayenne is an essential addition to any vegetable garden.