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Pepper profile

Carolina Cayenne

Origin
South Carolina, USA
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
4-6 inches

Scoville heat range

30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Carolina Cayenne

Carolina Cayenne is Southern heirloom cayenne variety. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers classic cayenne heat. Traditional in South Carolina gardens. The thin walls make them perfect for drying. Excellent for making cayenne powder or hot sauce. Very productive plants. The heat is clean and sharp. Important Southern heirloom variety. Can be used fresh or dried. Shows regional variation in cayenne types.

Flavor profile

Hot cayenne heat

In the kitchen

Southern cooking, hot sauces

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
70-80 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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