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Organic 'Cayenne' hot pepper

Name: Organic 'Cayenne' hot pepper
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Common name Organic Red Cayenne Hot Pepper

Latin name Capsicum annuum

Quantity per packet About 10 seeds

This organic pepper produces abundant long fruits that are easy to transform into chili powder or flakes. Its vigor and culinary versatility make it a dependable choice for home gardeners.

Product information

Product
identification

Common nameOrganic Red Cayenne Hot Pepper

Latin nameCapsicum annuum

FamilySolanaceae

TypeVegetable

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packAbout 10 seeds

Code produitBIOVO-0078

Product
description

Organic Cayenne Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic and essential organic variety known for its long, slender fruits that ripen from green to deep red. Highly productive, it provides abundant harvests of glossy, decorative peppers that are easy to process. Its vigorous habit reaches about 60 to 90 cm tall with a spread of 40 cm, giving it a strong presence in family vegetable gardens and containers. Its moderate to strong heat and bright flavor make it a versatile pepper, ideal for adding spice to sauces, soups, marinades, stir-fries, and homemade recipes.

This pepper appreciates warm, very sunny locations and rich, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. Start seeds indoors from February to April at 24 to 30°C to produce strong plants and a productive growing season in Canada. In the ground or in a 15 to 20 L container, water deeply when the soil begins to dry slightly at the surface, avoiding excess moisture. Balanced fertilization, good drainage, and staking when needed support flowering, fruiting, and continuous harvests of well-colored peppers.

In the garden, Cayenne Hot Pepper belongs in culinary vegetable gardens, container plantings, and sunny patios where it combines culinary usefulness with ornamental value. Its relatively thin-fleshed fruits are perfect for drying, making powders, spicy flakes, sauces, and homemade seasonings. It pairs well with eggplant, carrot, onion, peas, and tomato in a productive, diverse vegetable garden. Its small greenish-white flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects, supporting biodiversity and harvest quality.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodFebruary to April

Best time

February to April

Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)

Germination temperature24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)

Germination time10 to 21 days

Propagation

Propagated by seed. Seeds collected from properly isolated plants generally reproduce this open-pollinated variety reliably.

Growing
method

Peppers require a long growing season and benefit from an early indoor start. Sow seeds eight to ten weeks before the last expected frost in Canada using a light, well-drained seed-starting mix. Maintain temperatures between 24 and 30°C for rapid, even germination and vigorous seedlings. Once seedlings emerge, provide strong light to encourage compact, sturdy plants. Transplant into individual containers after several true leaves develop, then gradually harden off before planting outdoors. Grow plants in a warm location receiving at least six to eight hours of direct sun daily in rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly while keeping the soil evenly moist, apply mulch to conserve moisture, and fertilize moderately to encourage abundant flowering and continuous fruit production.

Soil
and care

ExposureFull sun

Soil

Rich, fertile, well-drained soil. High organic matter promotes vigorous plants and abundant fruit production.

Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral

Watering

Water deeply when the soil begins to dry slightly at the surface. Consistent moisture improves fruit quality and reduces plant stress.

Fertilization

Incorporate well-aged compost before planting and apply a balanced fertilizer throughout the growing season. Proper nutrition encourages abundant flowering and high-quality fruit production.

Care levelEasy

Water regularly to maintain even growth and reliable fruit production. Fertilize moderately throughout the season to support flowering and fruiting. Harvest ripe peppers frequently to encourage continuous production. Stake plants when heavy harvests develop. Protect plants from cool temperatures that may slow growth.

Container
growing

Recommended pot size

15 to 20 L (4 to 5 gal)

Cayenne Hot Pepper is highly productive in containers and performs exceptionally well in Canada's growing conditions. Use a large container filled with rich, well-drained growing mix to encourage vigorous growth and abundant fruit production. Place the pot in the sunniest location available to maximize flowering and fruit ripening. Regular watering and balanced fertilization provide continuous harvests throughout the season. Container growing also allows plants to be moved during cool spring and autumn weather.

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Its exceptional productivity and long fruits that dry easily make it one of the finest peppers for homemade chili powder and flakes. This classic variety provides abundant harvests for countless culinary uses.

This organic pepper produces abundant long fruits that are easy to transform into chili powder or flakes. Its vigor and culinary versatility make it a dependable choice for home gardeners.

Garden use

Cayenne Hot Pepper is perfect for family vegetable gardens, culinary gardens, and sunny patio containers. Its abundant red fruits provide ornamental appeal while producing generous harvests for drying, preserving, and homemade spices. This dependable variety is an excellent choice for gardeners who want to produce their own chili powder and seasonings.

Bloom period

The plant produces numerous small greenish-white flowers that attract bees and other pollinating insects. Good pollination improves both yield and fruit quality.

Flower colorGreenish white

Foliage colorGreen

Harvest

75 days after sowing

Fruiting

Long red peppers with moderate to strong heat.

Wildlife appealPollinators

Size
and facts

Height60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in.)

Spread16 in (40 cm)

Growth rateFast

Minimum temperature12°C (54°F)

Foliage typeDeciduous

Papillonstrue

Planting
partners

Good companions

Eggplant, carrot, onion, peas, tomato

Avoid planting with

Bean, fennel

Recipe
and inspiration

Cayenne Pepper is one of the world's most popular peppers for making chili powder and spicy flakes. The fruits can be enjoyed fresh in sauces and stir-fries or dried for long-term storage. Their bright flavor and moderate to strong heat enhance marinades, soups, and countless spicy recipes. Their relatively thin flesh makes them especially well suited to drying, making Cayenne an essential variety for homemade seasonings.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cayenne Pepper so popular? +

Cayenne Pepper is prized for its outstanding productivity and culinary versatility. It is one of the world's most popular peppers for making homemade chili powder and seasonings.

Can Cayenne peppers be dried easily? +

Yes. Their long, relatively thin fruits dry exceptionally well while retaining both their flavor and heat.

Is Cayenne Pepper very hot? +

It generally has moderate to strong heat that remains approachable for many spicy food lovers. It is much milder than super-hot peppers while still adding excellent heat to recipes.

Can this variety be grown in containers? +

Yes. It grows exceptionally well in large, well-drained containers. Container growing also makes watering and temperature management easier.

When should I harvest the peppers? +

Harvest once the fruits develop a uniform bright red color. Fully ripe peppers provide the best flavor and dry especially well.

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.