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🟡 Medium

Cayenne – Purple

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

About This Pepper

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

Culinary Uses

Decorative, powder, hot sauces

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Growing Information

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

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