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Capsicum annuum 'Golden Cayenne'
Pepper, Golden Cayenne
Cayenne-shaped fruit will mature from green to golden yellow and increase in heat as they ripen. Golden Cayenne fruit are excellent for cooking or fresh eating in salsa and sauces, or dried and ground into a unique, golden yellow powder. Also superb for hot sauce making. Compact bush plant performs well in medium-sized containers or in-ground, with or without support. 30,000 to 50,00 Scoville units.
- Bright yellow cayenne-type pepper
- Hot pepper with medium to hot heat
- Long slender fruits are colorful and productive
- Excellent dried, pickled, or chopped into hot sauces
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 24-36 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 50 to 95°F
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Capsicum annuum 'Golden Cayenne'
Peppers need full sun, warm soil, and steady feeding for best yields. Transplant only after nights stay warm, mulch to conserve moisture, and avoid overwatering. Harvest sweet peppers at size or full color; hot peppers often intensify in flavor as they ripen.