These Cayenne Long Red Hot Pepper Seeds produce classic long, slender peppers packed with heat and bold flavor. Known for their bright red color and distinctive kick, cayenne peppers are a staple in spicy cooking, homemade hot sauces, chili flakes, and drying for long-term storage.
This vigorous, productive variety thrives in warm climates and offers continuous harvests throughout the season. Perfect for gardeners who love fiery flavors and reliable yields.
Features
- Produces long, slender red hot peppers
- High heat level perfect for cooking, drying, and hot sauces
- Non-GMO, high-germination seeds
- Heavy-yielding plants suitable for gardens and containers
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- Excellent for dehydrating and storing
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
- Common Name (U.S.): Cayenne Pepper
- Variety: Long Red Cayenne
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated
- Season: Warm season
- Zones: USDA Zones 4–12
- Plant Type: Annual
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
- Fruit Characteristics: 4–6 inch long, slender, bright red peppers
- Heat Level: Hot (30,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units)
- Flavor: Spicy, pungent, vibrant
- Maturity: 70–85 days
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Rich, well-drained soil; pH 6.0–7.0
- Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Sowing Depth: ¼ inch
- Spacing: 18–24 inches
- Germination: 10–20 days
- Temperature Range: 70–95°F for germination
- Special Notes: Great for drying, pickling, or fresh use.
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.
- Maintain warm germination temperatures (70–85°F).
- Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed.
- Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil.
- Water consistently, but avoid waterlogging.
- Harvest when peppers turn fully red for maximum heat.
