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Pepper - Cayenne Purple Hot Pepper

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


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