Cayenne Purple represents a sophisticated evolution of the classic cayenne pepper, delivering exceptional heat intensity combined with striking ornamental appeal. These plants produce abundant peppers that progress through a captivating color spectrum—emerging green, transitioning through vibrant purple, and finally maturing to deep red. This multi-stage ripening creates visually stunning plants suitable for both culinary and decorative garden applications, blurring the distinction between edible and ornamental cultivation. The heat profile—30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units—positions Cayenne Purple in the moderate-to-hot range, offering substantial pungency without overwhelming heat-sensitive palates. This balanced intensity makes the peppers exceptionally versatile for culinary applications. Fresh peppers deliver bold flavor to salsas, stir-fries, and hot sauces, while the firm flesh and natural drying characteristics make them ideal for creating homemade cayenne powder, chili flakes, and preserved preparations. The prolific fruiting habit ensures abundant harvests from compact plants, maximizing productivity relative to garden space. Rapid maturation at approximately 85 days from transplanting enables multiple harvests before season's end. The peppers' suitability for pickling, drying, and fresh consumption provides exceptional culinary flexibility and preservation options. Our non-GMO heirloom seeds deliver outstanding germination rates of 80% or higher, ensuring vigorous seedling emergence and robust plant establishment. This superior germination translates to predictable yields and reduced replanting needs. Environmentally conscious packaging—reusable and fully recyclable—reflects our commitment to sustainable practices without compromising seed viability or performance.

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David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality pepper seeds since 2009.

David's Garden Seeds® is a member of the GO TEXAN agriculture program.

We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing pepper in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These pepper seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.