Cayenne

Cayenne is a long, slender Capsicum annuum that ripens from green to bright red, typically growing 10–15 cm in length and under 1.5 cm wide. The pepper has a clean, sharp heat and is most widely consumed dried and ground into cayenne powder, a pantry staple in Creole, Cajun, and many global cuisines. It is also used fresh in hot sauces, pickled, or strung and air-dried for decorative and culinary purposes.

Days to maturity

70–100 days

Plant height

45–120 cm (18 in–4 ft)

Best use

Ground spice, hot sauces, drying

Species

Capsicum annuum

Origin

South America (French Guiana region)