Pepper, Carolina Cayenne
Pepper, Carolina Cayenne (Capsicum annuum ‘Carolina Cayenne’)
Carolina Cayenne is a vigorous, high-yielding cayenne-type pepper known for its long, slender fruits and classic sharp heat. A staple in Southern gardens, it produces abundant red peppers ideal for drying, powdering, and hot sauce production. With reliable performance and strong flavor, it’s a go-to variety for growers focused on preservation and spice.
Key Characteristics
Classic cayenne heat with clean, sharp flavor
Carolina Cayenne peppers typically range from 30,000–50,000 Scoville units, delivering a strong, straightforward heat. The flavor is bright and slightly smoky, making it ideal for hot sauces, spice blends, and seasoning dishes where a clean heat is desired.
Long, thin fruits ideal for drying and powder
The peppers grow 4–6 inches long with thin walls that dry quickly and evenly. This makes them especially well-suited for air drying or dehydrating, then grinding into cayenne powder or flakes for long-term storage.
Highly productive plants for continuous harvest
Carolina Cayenne is known for heavy yields, often producing large numbers of peppers per plant. Fruits mature from green to bright red, and regular harvesting encourages continued production throughout the season.
Excellent for preservation-focused garden systems
This variety fits naturally into gardens focused on self-sufficiency and food preservation. It thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and integrates well into polycultures alongside other warm-season crops.
- Native range: United States (heirloom-type selection)
- Plant life cycle: Annual
- Sun requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Medium, well-drained, fertile
- Mature height: 24–36 inches
- Bloom time: May – August
- Bloom color: White
- USDA Hardiness zones: Grown as an annual in all zones
For best results, allow fruits to fully ripen to red before harvesting for drying. String peppers together or lay them out in a warm, dry space, and process into powder once fully dried for a steady, homegrown spice supply.
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Pepper, Carolina Cayenne (Capsicum annuum ‘Carolina Cayenne’)
Carolina Cayenne is a vigorous, high-yielding cayenne-type pepper known for its long, slender fruits and classic sharp heat. A staple in Southern gardens, it produces abundant red peppers ideal for drying, powdering, and hot sauce production. With reliable performance and strong flavor, it’s a go-to variety for growers focused on preservation and spice.
Key Characteristics
Classic cayenne heat with clean, sharp flavor
Carolina Cayenne peppers typically range from 30,000–50,000 Scoville units, delivering a strong, straightforward heat. The flavor is bright and slightly smoky, making it ideal for hot sauces, spice blends, and seasoning dishes where a clean heat is desired.
Long, thin fruits ideal for drying and powder
The peppers grow 4–6 inches long with thin walls that dry quickly and evenly. This makes them especially well-suited for air drying or dehydrating, then grinding into cayenne powder or flakes for long-term storage.
Highly productive plants for continuous harvest
Carolina Cayenne is known for heavy yields, often producing large numbers of peppers per plant. Fruits mature from green to bright red, and regular harvesting encourages continued production throughout the season.
Excellent for preservation-focused garden systems
This variety fits naturally into gardens focused on self-sufficiency and food preservation. It thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and integrates well into polycultures alongside other warm-season crops.
- Native range: United States (heirloom-type selection)
- Plant life cycle: Annual
- Sun requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Medium, well-drained, fertile
- Mature height: 24–36 inches
- Bloom time: May – August
- Bloom color: White
- USDA Hardiness zones: Grown as an annual in all zones
For best results, allow fruits to fully ripen to red before harvesting for drying. String peppers together or lay them out in a warm, dry space, and process into powder once fully dried for a steady, homegrown spice supply.
