Pepper | Red Cayenne

A beautiful, bright red colour, and medium heat intensity. Peppers grow to 14 cm long. Measures 4,000 SHU. Packet contains 30-40 seeds.

Red Cayenne Pepper
Capsicum annuum

Why Grow Red Cayenne Peppers?

• Stunning, bright red pods growing up to 14 cm long
• Pleasant medium heat intensity (4,000 Scoville units)
• Versatile peppers perfect for fresh use, drying, and hot sauces
• Easy-to-grow, reliable variety for home gardens and containers
• Approximately 30-40 seeds per packet

How to Grow Red Cayenne Peppers from Seed

Start Red Cayenne pepper seeds indoors approximately 6-8 weeks before your last expected spring frost. Sow seeds about 6 mm (1/4 inch) deep in a quality seed-starting mix and keep warm and consistently moist until germination.

Provide seedlings with plenty of bright light once they emerge. Before planting outdoors or moving plants to permanent pots, gradually harden off the seedlings. Transplant or move outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and outdoor conditions have warmed up completely.

Choose a location with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil or premium potting mix. Peppers thrive in warmth and sunshine.

Water consistently, particularly during hot summer days and fruit development, while avoiding prolonged waterlogged conditions.

Growing Cayenne Peppers in Canada

Hot peppers require warmth and a reliable growing season, so Canadian gardeners will get the best results by starting seeds indoors well ahead of the last frost.

Avoid transplanting outdoors too early. Pepper plants are sensitive to cold and perform best once both the soil and nighttime temperatures have thoroughly warmed.

For detailed instructions covering seed starting, transplanting, spacing, watering, and harvesting, read our Complete Guide to Growing Peppers in Canada.

Red Cayenne Pepper Growing Information

Feature	Detail
Botanical Name	Capsicum annuum
Common Name	Red Cayenne Pepper
Sun Requirements	Full sun
Height	24–36 inches / 60–90 cm
Spread	18–24 inches / 45–60 cm
Life Cycle	Annual
Seed Count	Approximately 30–40 seeds
Difficulty & Traits	Easy to grow; reliable and well suited to gardens and containers
Growing Zones	3–10 (grown as an annual)
Best Uses	Fresh eating, drying, hot sauces, and cooking

Grow Your Own Red Cayenne Peppers

Bring striking colour and manageable spice to your garden with Red Cayenne. Whether you are drying them for winter storage or adding them fresh to your favourite recipes, these beautiful peppers are a rewarding addition to any plot.

Start your seeds indoors this season and enjoy a bountiful harvest all summer long.