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Purple Cayenne Pepper
DAYS TO SPROUT
DAYS TO
SPROUT
10-15
MATURES IN
MATURES
IN
90-100 days
TASTE IT FOR
TASTE IT
FOR
N/A
Care & Harvest
💡Temperature: Prefers warmer temperatures (70-85°F).
🐝 Pollination: These peppers require pollination. White and purple flowers develop 4-6 weeks after sprouting. To encourage root and foliage development, remove the first set of flower buds. Once subsequent flowers appear, hand-pollinate them by gently shaking the entire plant to distribute, or use your finger or small brush to gently rub the inside of blossoms.
⭕ Support: Use a Plant Belt to support the plant and fruit as they mature.
✂️ Pruning: Prune your pepper plant to keep it within the Gardyn lights. Trim back branches and leaves, remove any yellow or brown foliage, and check roots monthly – snipping any that are brown or growing past the yPod.
🔎 Plant Health: Gardyn peppers are prolific producers, even if they show signs of Edema, a harmless disorder. Aphids are a common pest, but you can use our prevention and treatment tricks to keep pests at bay!
🌶 Harvest: When peppers are around 3 inches long, harvest them at the green stage for a slightly milder flavor or for maximum heat, wait until they turn purple. Cut each pepper at it’s individual stem.
Quick Facts
The Purple Cayenne Pepper is a striking, open-pollinated variety known for its unique deep purple color, consistent heat, and productive nature. This heirloom showcases the rich genetic diversity of the cayenne pepper family, offering gardeners vibrant hues, generous yields, and dependable performance.
Add a burst of color and heat to your Gardyn with the Purple Cayenne Pepper. These slender, 3-6 inch pods start deep purple and ripen vibrant red, packing a spicy punch at 30,000-50,000 Scoville Heat Units – much hotter than a jalapeno. Along with their striking appearance, Purple Cayenne Peppers offer a slightly sweeter flavor than typical cayennes.
Purple Cayenne Peppers deliver bold heat and vibrant color to any dish. Add them fresh to salads or sandwiches, toss into stir-fries or salsas, pickle for a spicy snack, or dry for homemade chili flakes. These slender pods bring a sweet, fiery kick wherever you enjoy them.