Heat Comparison (measured in SHU)
Jalapeño
2,500 - 8,000
De Cayenne
30,000 - 50,000
Habanero
100,000 - 350,000
Growing Tips
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☀️ Plant in a sunny location
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🌶️ Harvest green for a milder flavor or wait until bright red for maximum heat and sweetness.
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🌱 Preferer to plant in at least 5 gallon container
De Cayenne Pepper
BHD 1.30
Peppers
In Stock
De Cayenne Pepper is a classic heirloom chili pepper variety prized for its long, slender fruits and medium-hot heat. The peppers mature from green to bright red and are widely used fresh, dried, or ground into cayenne pepper powder. This vigorous, high-yielding variety is perfect for home gardens and containers.
Specifications
NAME
De Cayenne Pepper
ORIGIN
rench Guiana, South America
TYPE
Heirloom hot pepper
FRUIT COLOR
Green, ripening to bright red
DAYS TO HARVEST
Approximately 70–80 days after transplanting
HEAT LEVEL
30,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
