How hot is the Cayenne pepper?
Cayenne is a hot pepper, typically 30,000-50,000 Scoville units. It brings a clean, sharp heat popular for drying and grinding into powder.
Is Cayenne good for making pepper powder?
Yes, its long, thin-walled pods dry quickly and are the classic choice for homemade cayenne powder and flakes. Simply dry the ripe red pods and grind.
When should I start Cayenne seeds?
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost, sown 1/4 inch deep in warm soil around 80F. Transplant out after frost when nights stay above 55F.
How long until Cayenne peppers are ready to harvest?
Cayenne takes roughly 70-80 days from transplant to ripen red. The plants keep producing all season, so pick often to encourage more pods.
How far apart should Cayenne plants be spaced?
Space plants 18-24 inches apart in full sun. Cayenne grows well in garden beds and large containers in USDA zones 4-11 as a warm-season crop.
How many Cayenne seeds are in the packet?
The packet includes about 100 Cayenne seeds. They are heirloom, non-GMO and reliable producers for hot-pepper gardeners.
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