Cayenne Pepper Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

30,000–50,000 Scoville). Easy to dry and grind, cayenne is a must-have for anyone who cooks with heat. Who it's for Made for hot-sauce makers, spice-drying enthusiasts, and cooks who want a dependable, high-yield red chile with real heat. How & when to plant Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in warm soil at 75–85°F; germination takes 10–21 days. Transplant after nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 4–11 with a long, warm season. Harvest Pods mature in about 70–80 days from transplant. Pick when glossy red for maximum heat, or green for a milder, grassier flavor. The thin walls dry quickly on the plant or in a dehydrator for grinding into powder. Benefits & uses Cayenne is ideal for drying and grinding into powder, fermenting into hot sauce, or adding fresh to stir-fries, chili, and marinades. A handful of plants supplies a whole year of homemade spice. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Cayenne Pepper From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.