{"product_id":"hot-pepper-cayenne-seeds","title":"Hot Pepper Cayenne Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCayenne (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic slender red hot pepper behind cayenne powder and countless hot sauces. These cayenne pepper seeds grow into productive plants covered in wrinkled, 4–6 inch pods that ripen fiery red and pack a genuine punch (about 30,000–50,000 Scoville). Easy to dry and grind, cayenne is a must-have for anyone who cooks with heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade for hot-sauce makers, spice-drying enthusiasts, and cooks who want a dependable, high-yield red chile with real heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Sow seeds 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil at 75–85°F; germination takes 10–21 days. Transplant after nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 4–11 with a long, warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods mature in about 70–80 days from transplant. Pick when glossy red for maximum heat, or green for a milder, grassier flavor. The thin walls dry quickly on the plant or in a dehydrator for grinding into powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCayenne is ideal for drying and grinding into powder, fermenting into hot sauce, or adding fresh to stir-fries, chili, and marinades. A handful of plants supplies a whole year of homemade spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is cayenne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuite hot—about 30,000–50,000 Scoville, several times hotter than a jalapeno.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make cayenne powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry the red pods fully, then grind them in a spice mill or blender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I harvest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 70–80 days; pick pods once they turn glossy red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/cayenne-hot-pepper\"\u003eHow to Grow Cayenne Pepper From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"0.5G","offer_id":45318501793999,"sku":"ORIPHC_07_07","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1G","offer_id":45318501826767,"sku":"ORIPHC_07_08","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Hot-Pepper-Cayenne-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266948547.png?v=1783463368","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/hot-pepper-cayenne-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}