Carolina Cayenne
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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Carolina Cayenne is a long, wrinkled red cayenne that is about twice as hot as a standard cayenne. It has a sharp, classic cayenne flavour.Plants are upright and productive. It was developed by Clemson University with the USDA and released in the 1980s, and is known for resistance to root-knot...
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Carolina Cayenne is a long, wrinkled red cayenne that is about twice as hot as a standard cayenne. It has a sharp, classic cayenne flavour.
Plants are upright and productive. It was developed by Clemson University with the USDA and released in the 1980s, and is known for resistance to root-knot nematode.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Growth habit: Upright and bushy (medium height)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 35–45 cm (14–18")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers
Support: Recommended under heavy fruit load
Fruit and Harvest
Pods are slender, about 10 cm long, with thin, wrinkled skin, slightly wider than a standard cayenne. They ripen from green to deep red in about 85 days.
Heat level: Extra Hot (100,000–125,000 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Drying and powder
- Chilli flakes
- Hot sauce
- Marinades
- Pickling
Why Buy a Starter Plant?
Starting with an established plant provides:
- Earlier harvest in northern climates
- Faster establishment and vigorous growth
- Reliable production for longer-season peppers
Grown With Care
Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.
Well suited for: Well suited for: containers, home gardens and growers who want a hot cayenne for drying.
