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Yahuah's Farm

Cayenne

Cayenne

$3.50 USD
$3.50 USD
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🌶️ Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) — Organic Seeds

Common Names: Cayenne, Hot Red Pepper, Chili Pepper

🌱 Seed Quality Promise

All seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are 100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.
We do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.
What you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.

About Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne is a vigorous, heat-loving pepper plant prized for its long, slender red fruits, bold flavor, and wide range of traditional uses. It has been cultivated for centuries as both a food and medicinal plant, valued for its productivity, adaptability, and powerful presence in the garden.

Cayenne peppers can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or infused, making them one of the most versatile peppers a grower can have.

Traditional & Herbal Uses

Cayenne has been traditionally used as:

• A warming culinary spice
• A traditional circulatory-supporting plant
• A digestive stimulant herb
• A traditional tonic spice
• A food preservation aid
• A metabolism-supporting plant
• A traditional household remedy plant
• A powerful flavor enhancer

Both the fresh fruits and dried powder have long been staples in traditional kitchens and apothecaries.

Plant Characteristics

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Common Name: Cayenne
Life Cycle: Perennial in warm climates; grown as an annual elsewhere
Growth Habit: Bushy, branching
Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Mature Width: 1–2 feet
Fruit Shape: Long, slender
Fruit Color: Green → bright red when ripe
Heat Level: Hot
Attracts: Pollinators

Cayenne plants are highly productive and beautiful when loaded with ripening peppers.

Growing Cayenne from Seed

Cayenne peppers thrive in warm temperatures, bright sun, and fertile soil. Starting seeds early is key for large harvests.

How to Germinate Cayenne Seeds

Indoor Starting (Recommended)

  1. Start seeds 8–10 weeks before last frost.

  2. Plant seeds ÂĽ inch deep.

  3. Keep soil warm (75–85°F).

  4. Keep soil consistently moist.

  5. Provide bright light.

Outdoor Direct Sowing

Only sow outdoors once nights are consistently warm.

Germination Time

• 7–21 days
• Faster with bottom heat

Ideal Growing Conditions

USDA Zones

Zones 3–11 (perennial in warm zones, annual elsewhere)

Sun

• Full sun
• 6–8+ hours of direct sunlight

Soil

• Rich
• Well-draining
• Loamy
• High organic matter

Water

• Moderate, consistent moisture
• Avoid waterlogging
• Mulch to retain moisture

Spacing

• Space plants 18–24 inches apart
• Needs airflow for healthy growth

Growth Timeline

Weeks 1–3:
• Germination

Weeks 4–8:
• Leaf and branch development

Weeks 9–12:
• Flowering begins

Weeks 13+:
• Fruit set and ripening

Harvesting

Peppers

• Harvest green or red
• Fully red peppers have the strongest flavor
• Regular harvesting encourages more fruit

Peppers can be dried whole, sliced, or powdered.

Seed Saving

  1. Allow peppers to fully ripen to red.

  2. Remove seeds.

  3. Dry thoroughly.

  4. Store cool, dark, and dry.

Why Grow Cayenne?

• Extremely productive
• Heat tolerant
• Easy to grow
• Versatile uses
• Long harvest season
• Beautiful fruit display
• Excellent for containers
• Great for drying and powdering
• High value garden crop

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