Cayenne Red Long Pepper Seeds - Hot Non-GMO Heirloom (300mg)

Cayenne Red Long Pepper is a classic hot pepper known for its slender, elongated fruits that mature from green to a brilliant red. These peppers bring bold heat and vibrant color to the vegetable garden, making them a favorite for fresh salsas, drying, and homemade spice blends. The compact plants are well-suited to garden beds, raised beds, and containers, providing a generous harvest of fiery peppers throughout the season.

Whether you are a seasoned pepper grower or a beginner, Cayenne Red Long Pepper is easy to grow from seed and rewards you with a prolific set of peppers. The 300mg packet offers a convenient amount of non-GMO seeds to start your own pepper patch.

Plant Features

• Produces long, slender peppers that turn bright red at maturity
• Delivers a pungent, spicy heat typical of cayenne varieties
• Compact, bushy growth habit suitable for small spaces
• Excellent for fresh use, drying, or making pepper flakes
• Non-GMO seeds for home gardeners

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual pepper (perennial in frost-free climates)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18-30 inches
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
• Germination Requirements: Soil temperature 70-85°F (21-29°C); light aids germination

Planting & Care

Start cayenne pepper seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix, keep consistently moist, and provide warmth (70-85°F) for best germination. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or harden them off and set them in the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Space plants 18-24 inches apart in full sun and well-drained soil.

Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Harvest peppers when they reach full size and are firm; for red color and maximum heat, allow them to ripen on the plant. Wear gloves when handling hot peppers and wash hands thoroughly afterward.

What's Included

300mg packet of Cayenne Red Long Pepper seeds (non-GMO).