Pepper Cayenne Large Thick Seed
Best choice for home gardeners wanting to grow their own hot peppers.
Cultivate your own heat with the Pepper Cayenne Large Thick Seed. These seeds yield large Cayenne peppers, celebrated for their intense heat and vibrant, fiery red maturation. Perfect for culinary creations like sauces, drying, or dehydration, their long, tapered shape and medium-thick walls offer excellent quality. The plant's open structure facilitates easy harvesting, making gardening a breeze. This untreated seed variety is available in multiple quantities to suit your gardening needs, promising a bountiful harvest of flavorful peppers.
$3.54
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-67%
Below average
Soil Temperature
8085
/ -°F
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking maximum harvest weight for drying or fresh use
- Beginners needing reliable germination and vigorous plant growth
- Home cooks wanting versatile peppers for sauces and spice powders
Who should skip it
- Preservers lacking the equipment or patience for slow drying
- Gardeners in regions with short, cool growing seasons
- Spice lovers searching for extreme, high-Scoville heat levels
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Ideal for drying, sauces, and adding heat to any dish.
Harvest Accessibility
Open plant structure makes picking peppers quick and effortless.
Germination Reliability
Standard 10-20 day window ensures consistent results for home growers.
Fruit Quality
Thick walls provide excellent texture for processing and dehydration.
Growth Requirements
Requires consistent warmth and full sun for optimal pepper development.
Yield Potential
Produces a bountiful supply of large peppers per plant.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
80-85°F
Germination Lighting
Cover Seed
Germination Days
10-20 Days
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5"
Maturation Days
75 Days
Planting Method
Transplant
Spacing in Row
12-24"
Spacing Between Rows
2-3'
Features
- Produces wonderfully hot flavor
- Matures to a fiery red color
- Ideal for sauces and drying
- Long, tapered fruit shape
- Medium thick fruit walls
- Open plant structure for easy harvest
- Untreated seed form
- Large Cayenne pepper variety
What customers say
Growers overwhelmingly praise this cayenne seed for its superior quality and high yield. Reviewers consistently report exceptional germination success, leading to robust, vigorous plants. The promised large thick seed characteristic delivers substantial peppers with notably thick walls, ideal for drying or making rich sauces. Performance is reliable, offering classic cayenne heat and earthy flavor. Despite needing an early start, the consensus is that the dependable performance and excellent fruit characteristics provide outstanding value. This seed is highly recommended for serious pepper cultivation.
Know before you buy
No, these are untreated seeds. They are provided in their natural state without any chemical coatings.
You can expect these peppers to reach maturity approximately 75 days after transplanting into your garden.
These seeds are best started indoors and then moved to the garden as transplants. Ensure your soil temperature is between 80-85°F for optimal germination, which usually takes 10 to 20 days.
For healthy growth, space your plants 12 to 24 inches apart within the row, with 2 to 3 feet of space between each row.
Yes, their medium-thick walls and intense heat make them an excellent choice for both drying and creating homemade hot sauces.
Yes, these peppers thrive in full sun. Ensure they are planted in a location that receives consistent direct sunlight throughout the day for the best harvest.
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