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HotC. annuumFrench Guiana

De cayenne

Cayenne · Cayenne Pepper · Guinea Spice · Cow-horn Pepper

50,000Scoville Heat Units

Heat context

Carolina Reaper
Ghost Pepper
Habanero
De cayenne
Growing guide
Botanical data
Heat (SHU)50,000
SpeciesC. annuum
OriginFrench Guiana
Days to mature70
Plant height60–90 cm
Wall thicknessThin
Ripe colourred
YieldHeavy
Growth habitBush
Germination10-21
FoliageGreen
Unripe colourgreen

About this variety

A classic hot pepper variety named after the capital of French Guiana, featuring long, slender, often wrinkled pods that taper to a point. Widely cultivated globally and essential in numerous cuisines, this productive plant yields thin-walled peppers that dry exceptionally well and are commonly ground into the ubiquitous cayenne powder found in kitchens worldwide.

Flavour profile

brightsharpclean heatslightly smoky
Culinary scores
Sauce
8/10
Drying
10/10
Pickling
6/10

Culinary uses

Primarily dried and ground into cayenne pepper powder for seasoning; also used fresh in sauces, stir-fries, and as a spicy addition to dishes. Excellent for making hot sauce, infused oils, and spice blends.

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Quick reference

Heat50,000 SHU
SpeciesC. annuum
OriginFrench Guiana
Days to ripe70
Ripe colourred
Best forSauce, Drying
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