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Pepper profile

Super Cayenne

Origin
USA (hybrid)
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
5-7 inches

Scoville heat range

40,000 – 50,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Super Cayenne

Super Cayenne is improved cayenne variety. Rating 40,000-50,000 SHU offers cayenne-level heat. Bred for larger size and productivity. The longer fruits yield more powder. Excellent for drying and grinding. Very reliable and productive. The heat is classic cayenne. Good disease resistance. Popular commercial variety. Shows improvement breeding maintaining traditional flavor.

Flavor profile

Hot with sharp bite

In the kitchen

Hot sauces, drying, powder

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
70-75 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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