About Cayenne – Purple
Purple Cayenne is ornamental variety that starts purple and ripens to red, offering same heat (30,000-50,000 SHU) as standard cayenne. The purple foliage and fruits make it popular ornamental plant. Despite decorative value, it’s fully edible and makes excellent powder or hot sauce. Some growers report slightly sweeter flavor when purple. The plants are compact and beautiful, perfect for container growing. A conversation piece that delivers both beauty and heat.
Flavor profile
Cayenne heat with slight sweetness
In the kitchen
Decorative, powder, hot sauces
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 70-80 days
- Plant height
- 24-36 inches
Sources
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