The Purple Hot Cayenne has a great flavor and is slightly sweeter than the red, with considerable heat.
They are unique looking with thin walls.
Each pepper grows 4-6" long when it is fully mature and .5" wide with a pointed end. They can also be harvested when they are 1" long, but will not have their full spice.
Seed Count: .125mg approx. 25 seeds
Hardiness Zone: Annual 4-10 (Perennial 9-11)
Maturity: 75-85 days
Germination: 10-14 days
Seeding Depth: 1/4 inches
Row Spacing: 12-18 inches
Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
Soil Preference: Rich, well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun
Cayenne Purple Hot Pepper Color: Initially light green, turning first dark purple and then red as it matures.
Cayenne Purple Hot Pepper Scoville: 30,000-50,000 SHU