Spicy Red Fruits
Produces slender red peppers with a characteristic cayenne-style hot flavor.
Short Cayenne Pepper Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Short Cayenne Pepper Seeds
Short Cayenne Pepper is a compact hot pepper variety known for its slender, bright red fruits and spicy flavor. The plants produce clusters of small, elongated peppers that are commonly used in cooking, sauces, seasoning, and drying. This warm-season pepper variety is suitable for home gardens, vegetable beds, and containers. With plenty of sunlight, warm temperatures, and well-drained soil, Short Cayenne Pepper can provide an attractive and productive harvest.
Hot Pepper Variety
Compact Growth
Bright Red Peppers
Vegetable Garden
Key Features
Compact Plant Growth
Features a relatively compact growth habit suitable for home gardens and container cultivation.
Multiple Culinary Uses
Peppers can be used fresh, dried, ground into powder, or added to sauces and spicy recipes.
Warm-Season Vegetable
Grows best in warm conditions with sufficient sunlight and consistent soil moisture.
Product Highlights
Slender elongated pepper fruits
Bright red ripe peppers
Characteristic cayenne heat
Compact vegetable plant
Suitable for containers
Ideal for spicy cooking
Can be dried and ground
Warm-season pepper variety
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Capsicum annuum |
| Common Name | Short Cayenne Pepper; Cayenne Chili |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Hot Pepper Vegetable Seeds |
| Plant Type | Warm-Season Perennial, Usually Grown as an Annual |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Upright, and Bushy |
| Fruit Color | Green When Immature; Red When Ripe |
| Fruit Shape | Short, Slender, and Elongated |
| Flavor | Hot and Spicy |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 9–11 as a perennial; grown as an annual elsewhere |
| Planting Season | Spring to Early Summer; warm-season conditions |
| Sowing Depth | Approximately 1/4 inch |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–21 days |
| Germination Temperature | 75–85°F (24–29°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun, Approximately 6–8 Hours Daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic to Neutral Soil |
| Watering Needs | Moderate; Maintain Consistent Soil Moisture |
| Harvest Time | Approximately 70–90 Days After Transplanting |
| Mature Plant Size | Varies by Strain; Typically 12–24 Inches |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–18 Inches |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Start seeds indoors in a warm location using a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix. Optional soaking in lukewarm water can help soften the seed coat.
Start seeds indoors in a warm location using a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix. Optional soaking in lukewarm water can help soften the seed coat.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with growing medium. Keep the soil moist without making it waterlogged.
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with growing medium. Keep the soil moist without making it waterlogged.
Step 3: Maintain Warm Conditions
Maintain temperatures around 75–85°F (24–29°C). Germination generally takes 7–21 days under suitable conditions.
Maintain temperatures around 75–85°F (24–29°C). Germination generally takes 7–21 days under suitable conditions.
Step 4: Transplant Seedlings
Move healthy seedlings into garden beds or containers after cold conditions have passed. Gradually introduce them to outdoor sunlight.
Move healthy seedlings into garden beds or containers after cold conditions have passed. Gradually introduce them to outdoor sunlight.
Step 5: Care and Harvest
Provide full sunlight, regular watering, and suitable nutrients. Harvest peppers when they reach their desired size and color, particularly when fully red and ripe.
Provide full sunlight, regular watering, and suitable nutrients. Harvest peppers when they reach their desired size and color, particularly when fully red and ripe.
Grow Spicy Flavors with Short Cayenne Pepper
Add a flavorful hot pepper variety to your vegetable garden with Short Cayenne Pepper Seeds. These plants produce slender, spicy peppers suitable for fresh cooking, homemade sauces, drying, and seasoning. With warm growing conditions, adequate sunlight, and proper care, you can enjoy a rewarding harvest of homegrown cayenne-style peppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Short Cayenne Pepper heat, container growing, and harvesting.
How hot are Short Cayenne peppers on the Scoville scale?
Cayenne peppers commonly range from approximately 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), although the exact heat of Short Cayenne varieties can vary depending on their genetics and growing conditions.
When should you harvest Short Cayenne peppers?
Harvest peppers when they reach their mature size. They can be picked green for a milder flavor or left on the plant until they turn bright red for a more mature cayenne-style flavor.
Can Short Cayenne pepper plants grow in pots?
Yes, Short Cayenne pepper plants can grow in containers with adequate drainage and sufficient root space. Use fertile potting soil, provide at least 6–8 hours of sunlight, and water regularly to support healthy flowering and fruit production.