Orange Cayenne Pepper

Orange Cayenne is a fiery heirloom hot pepper with slender, long, bright orange fruits. It is supremely versatile, equally good dried and ground into a powdered spice or tossed fresh into stir-fries and sauces. Enjoy with caution.

At a glance

• Variety: Orange Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum)
• Type: Heirloom hot pepper, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Heat: 30,000 to 50,000 SHU (hot)
• Fruit: Long, slender, bright orange
• Sun: Full sun
• Use: Drying, powder, stir-fries, sauces

Best for

• Homemade cayenne powder
• Spicy stir-fries and sauces
• Drying and preserving heat
• Colorful hot pepper gardens
• Heat-loving cooks

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost and transplant after the soil has warmed. Space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart in full sun with well-drained soil. Water consistently and harvest peppers once they turn bright orange, then use fresh or dry for spice.

Flavor profile

Sharp and fiery with a clean, bright heat that intensifies when dried and ground.

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