Long Red Cayenne Hot Pepper 35 Seeds

(Capsicum annuum)

The Long Red Cayenne is a traditional and versatile hot pepper known for its slender, curved fruits and medium-high heat. The glossy, deep red peppers grow to 5–6 inches long and are excellent for drying, pickling, making hot sauce, or using fresh in spicy dishes. Their vibrant colour and bold flavour make them a must-have in any garden geared toward heat lovers. Cayenne peppers are also valued for their medicinal properties and use in natural remedies.

Plant Features:

• Height: 24–30 inches (60–75 cm)

• Fruit Size: 5–6 inches long

• Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 30,000–50,000

• Maturity: 70–80 days from transplant

• Sun: Full sun

• Use: Culinary (fresh, dried, powdered, hot sauces)

• Deer Resistant: Yes (due to capsaicin)

Planting Instructions:

• Start Indoors: 8–10 weeks before last frost date

• Soil Temperature for Germination: 24–29°C (75–85°F)

• Germination Time: 10–14 days

• Transplant Outdoors: After last frost and when nighttime temperatures are consistently above 12°C (54°F)

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch

• Care Tips:

  • Thrives in warm, fertile, well-draining soil.

  • Water consistently but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

  • Provide staking or support if plants become heavy with fruit.

Harvest Tip:
Harvest when peppers turn fully red for best flavour and drying quality.