Cayenne Hot Pepper

Type: Open-pollinated
Packet size: 20 seeds

Capsicum annuum. Cayenne Hot Pepper is a productive hot pepper variety producing long, slender peppers with bold heat and classic cayenne flavor. Peppers mature from green to bright red and can be harvested fresh or allowed to fully ripen for drying.

Cayenne peppers are especially well suited for drying and grinding into homemade cayenne pepper powder or crushed red pepper flakes. They are also excellent for hot sauces, seasoning blends, cooking, and adding spicy heat to your favorite recipes.

Productive plants grow well in traditional gardens, raised beds, and containers.

🌱 Growing Information

How to Grow Cayenne Hot Pepper from Seed

Planting Depth: ¼ inch
Seed Spacing: 12–18 inches
Row Spacing: 24–36 inches
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Harvest: 70–80 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
Start Cayenne Hot Pepper seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Pepper seeds germinate best in warm soil. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently warm.

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight and consistent moisture. Allow enough space between plants for good air circulation.

🌱 Great for containers, raised beds, patios, and small-space gardens.
Container Size: Use a large container at least 10–12 inches deep with good drainage.