The Golden Cayenne is a variety of chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) that ripens to a golden-yellow color and offers a flavor profile described as fruity, smoky, and tart, with a strong heat comparable to or hotter than its red counterpart. It is a larger and smoother-skinned version of the common red cayenne, with fruits measuring 4-6 inches long and plants producing abundant yields. Golden Cayenne's are versatile, used fresh in salsas or cooked dishes, and can be dried and ground into a flavorful, golden powder.
Seed Count: .200mg approx. 30 seeds
Hardiness Zone: 4-13, Perennial in zones 10 and 11.
Maturity: 80-89 days (from transplant)
Germination: 7-10 days
Seeding Depth: 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches
Row Spacing: 24-36 inches
Plant Height: 18-24 inches
Soil Preference: Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results.
Full Sun
Do not Direct Sow, Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers.
Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production.
Deer Resistant: Yes
Scoville Heat Units: 30,000 to 100,000 on the Scoville Scale. Example Cayenne & Tabasco.
Growth Speed: Ready for harvest around 76 to 90 days from transplant.
Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed
Culinary Uses
Fresh: Can be added to salads, salsas, and sauces.
Cooked: Excellent for roasting, grilling, and for use in Cajun and Creole cuisine.
Dried: The thin-walled pods are well-suited for drying and grinding into a flavorful, golden powder.
