Type: Hot pepper
Sun / water: Full sun / water as needed
When I plant it: Late winter, early to mid spring. I start them in pots and transfer them to beds. They love summer heat but can show heat stress with yellowing leaves.
What I’ve seen
White blooms before fruiting into a new pepper. Purple cayenne is green before it ripens and turns purple. Peppers come in a wide range of spiciness, and purple cayenne are hot.
How I use it
Hot. Use in rubs, sauces, stews and broths, or dehydrate for longer-term storage. Use sparingly until you discover your heat tolerance.
This profile shares what I have experienced growing this plant in my Central Florida garden. I am not a certified horticulturist, so results in your garden may differ.
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