Cayenne Long Red Hot Pepper Seeds – Spicy, Hot Peppers for Your Garden

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.