The ‘Cayennetta’ hot pepper is a compact and very productive variety that produces many thin, elongated peppers resembling traditional cayenne. The fruits turn from green to bright red when ripe and offer a spicy flavor perfect for spicy cuisine.
Thanks to its compact and dense habit, this plant is particularly well suited to small gardens and pot cultivation. The peppers can be used fresh, dried, or made into powder, making it an excellent versatile variety.
Compact plant ideal for pot cultivation
Abundant fruit production
Excellent for drying and pepper powders
Heat level: 30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Comparable to cayenne pepper
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Type: Hot pepper
Days to maturity: 65 to 75 days
Fruit color: Green turning red when ripe
Fruit length: 8 to 12 cm
Plant height: 30 to 45 cm
Spacing: 40 to 50 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular, rich and well-drained soil
Use: Hot sauces, drying, pepper powder, spicy cooking