Cayenne Purple Seeds

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[C. annuum] Cayenne Purple, medium-high, among the most commonly used heat levels in cooking heat.

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Cayenne Purple Seeds

Cayenne Purple Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum annuum, with long, thin, deep purple fruits, a Capsicum annuum variant of the classic Cayenne.

The Cayenna purple Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces long, thin, deep purple fruits, a Capsicum annuum variant of the classic Cayenne.

How to Sow Cayenna purple

sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed at 25-28°C: germination takes 2-4 weeks and benefits from constant light.

How to Grow Cayenna purple

transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are above 15°C, in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Tips for Cayenna purple

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.

Diseases and Pests of Cayenna purple

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.

Uses and Curiosities of Cayenna purple

the fruits have a medium-high, among the most commonly used heat levels in cooking heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Cayenna purple

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of Cayenna purple

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g