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🟡 Medium

Cayenne – Golden

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Origin USA (cultivated)
Species Capsicum annuum
Color Golden Yellow
Size 4-6 inches
Scoville Heat Units
30,000 - 50,000 SHU
Heat Level: Medium

About This Pepper

Golden Cayenne is beautiful yellow variety offering same heat (30,000-50,000 SHU) as red cayenne but with slightly different flavor profile. The bright yellow-gold color adds visual interest to dishes and hot sauces. Flavor is described as sharper with more pronounced fruity, citrus notes compared to red cayenne. These peppers dry well and can be ground into yellow cayenne powder. The plants are very productive and the yellow fruits are striking against green foliage.

Flavor Profile

Sharp heat with fruity, citrus notes

Culinary Uses

Hot sauces, powders, colorful dishes

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Growing Information

Difficulty Easy
Days to Harvest 70-80 days
Plant Height 24-36 inches

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