Cayenne Long Red Slim Pepper Seeds

Cayenne Long Red Slim Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a traditional heirloom cayenne valued for its long, slender fruits, dependable production, and classic fiery flavor. The graceful peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red and dry quickly, making them one of the finest varieties for homemade cayenne powder, pepper flakes, and hot sauces. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests from midsummer until frost.

Why Grow Cayenne Long Red Slim?
Classic heirloom cayenne with long, slender peppers. Heavy producer throughout the season. Ideal for drying into cayenne powder and pepper flakes. Excellent for fresh use, hot sauces, and seasoning. Easy to grow and highly dependable.

Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Bright, clean cayenne flavor with a sharp, lingering heat. Outstanding for hot sauces, salsa, chili, marinades, pepper vinegar, drying, homemade cayenne powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. The slender fruits dry quickly and retain excellent color and flavor.

Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants produce continuously throughout the growing season and benefit from regular harvesting to encourage additional fruiting. Harvest fully red peppers for maximum heat and the best drying quality.

Seedman Notes
Long Red Slim is the classic cayenne that many gardeners remember growing for homemade seasonings. The slender peppers dry beautifully with very little effort, making this one of the best varieties for anyone who enjoys producing their own fresh cayenne powder or pepper flakes.

Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 5–6" Slender Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Drying, Cayenne Powder & Hot Sauces