{"product_id":"cayenne-long-thin-heirloom-pepper-seeds","title":"Cayenne Long Thin Heirloom Pepper Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCayenne Long Thin Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a bright, clean heat on long, slender pods that turn from green to vivid red as they ripen. Plants are productive and easy to tuck into a sunny garden bed, giving you a steady supply for hot sauces, dried pepper flakes, pickling, and everyday cooking. This open-pollinated, non-GMO heirloom pepper brings serious flavor without asking for much space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCayenne peppers trace their name to Cayenne, French Guiana, and belong to a long culinary tradition of hot peppers cultivated throughout the tropical Americas. The long, thin form became a kitchen favorite because it is easy to harvest, dry, crush, and use a little at a time. Preserved in gardens for its dependable production and lively heat, Cayenne Long Thin is the kind of pepper that earns a permanent spot near the kitchen door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–85 days from transplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 inches long and slender, tapering to a point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–30 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy annual pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCayenne Long Thin peppers have a bright, direct pepper flavor followed by a lively medium-hot to hot finish, often around 30,000–50,000 Scoville heat units depending on growing conditions. Green pods are grassy and sharp, while fully red pods become fruitier and more rounded before the heat arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last expected frost. Transplant outdoors only after the soil has warmed and nighttime temperatures stay reliably above 55°F. Choose a long, warm growing window for the heaviest red-pepper harvest, and check your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map\u003c\/a\u003e for local timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips \u0026amp; Planting Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds 1\/4 inch deep in a fine seed-starting mix and keep them warm at 75–85°F. Grow in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and space plants 18–24 inches apart. Water deeply and consistently, allowing the surface to dry slightly between waterings. A short stake or small cage can help support branches when plants are carrying a heavy crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater at soil level to keep foliage dry and reduce disease pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate peppers and other nightshades to a new bed when possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch after the soil warms to hold moisture and keep fruit clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Gentle Cover Germination 🌱\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInto the surface — thin cover only, no light needed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCayenne pepper seeds are small, but they grow into sturdy, highly productive plants. Give them warmth, a light cover, and steady moisture from the start, and they will be ready for a strong season outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Germinate Successfully:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with the right foundation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a fine seed-starting mix — not garden soil or coarse potting mix. Sift it if needed. Small seeds need a smooth, even surface to make good contact and germinate reliably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover lightly — just barely.\u003c\/strong\u003e Press seeds onto the moist surface and cover with no more than 1\/8 inch of finely sifted mix. These seeds do not need light to germinate but they do not want to be buried either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMist, do not drench.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a spray bottle to keep the surface evenly moist. Watering from above can wash small seeds away before they ever get started.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth is your friend.\u003c\/strong\u003e These seeds germinate best at 75–85°F. A heat mat can make a big difference if your growing space runs cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrap the humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover your tray with a humidity dome or a loose piece of plastic wrap. This keeps moisture and warmth stable while you wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive them time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep conditions consistent and expect sprouts in about 7–14 days. Do not rush them with excess water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin with scissors, not fingers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once seedlings appear, snip extras at the soil line rather than pulling. This protects the roots of the seedlings you are keeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Type \u0026amp; Harvest Yields\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCayenne Long Thin grows as a compact, branching pepper plant that sets pods over a long harvest window in warm weather. Plants can produce dozens of slender peppers when given full sun, steady moisture, and regular picking. Harvesting often encourages the plant to keep flowering and setting new fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKnowing When to Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick pods green when they are firm and fully sized for a sharper, grassier heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow peppers to ripen to glossy bright red for deeper color and a fruitier flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest with scissors or pruners to avoid snapping branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick regularly, especially as pods begin to turn red, to keep production moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore fresh peppers briefly in the refrigerator, or dry fully ripe pods for long-term flakes and powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants \u0026amp; Mutual Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasil\u003c\/strong\u003e — makes efficient use of warm garden space and is a natural kitchen pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarrots\u003c\/strong\u003e — grow below the soil while peppers occupy the upper canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnions\u003c\/strong\u003e — their strong scent may help confuse some insect pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParsley\u003c\/strong\u003e — attracts beneficial insects that can support a balanced garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/strong\u003e — bring pollinators and beneficial insects near the pepper bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend ripe red pods into homemade hot sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry whole peppers and crush them into flakes or powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice fresh peppers into chili, salsa, stir-fries, and marinades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickle green or red pods for a bright, spicy condiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze cleaned peppers in small portions for easy cooking all winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrder Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow your own bright, productive heat with Cayenne Long Thin Heirloom Pepper Seeds. Add a few plants to your sunny garden and keep the kitchen supplied with fresh pods for sauces, seasoning, and preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Starter Pack of 10 seeds","offer_id":54049719746874,"sku":"CAYENNE-LONG-THIN-STARTER-1","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Garden Pack of 25 seeds - 🌱 Best Value","offer_id":54049719779642,"sku":"CAYENNE-LONG-THIN-STARTER-2","price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/7850\/9626\/files\/image_0e983bc3-83b3-4674-8766-fb1299481c65.png?v=1789263705","url":"https:\/\/gardenheirloomseeds.com\/products\/cayenne-long-thin-heirloom-pepper-seeds","provider":"Garden Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}