Cayenne Pepper Seeds – Heirloom

Grow a classic, slender pepper variety with Cayenne Pepper Seeds (Heirloom), known for their long, thin pods and reliable warm-season growth. These productive plants thrive in sunny gardens, raised beds, and containers, offering consistent yields of vibrant peppers that mature from green to deep red.

This non-GMO heirloom type is easy to grow and well-suited for gardeners who enjoy cultivating traditional pepper varieties. With high germination and dependable performance, cayenne peppers add color and visual interest to any summer garden.

Features

• Produces long, slender cayenne-type peppers

• Heirloom, non-GMO, high-germination variety

• Excellent for raised beds, containers, and vegetable patches

• Vigorous warm-season growth with reliable yields

• Easy to grow and suitable for all garden skill levels

Specifications

• Common Name: Cayenne Pepper

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

• Variety: Heirloom Cayenne

• Color: Green transitioning to deep red

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual

• Planting Season: Spring

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors February–March; transplant May–June

  • Zones 5–6: Start indoors February–March; transplant April–May

  • Zones 7–8: Start indoors January–February; transplant March–April

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow or transplant February–March

• Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)

• Soil Requirement: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Days to Maturity: 70–90 days

• Plant Height: 18–30 inches

• Growth Habit: Upright, branching pepper plant