Hot Cayenne Slim Pepper is a high-yielding variety that produces slender, tapered pods packed with intense heat and robust flavor. Each pepper grows to about 4-6 inches long, with smooth, glossy skin that ripens from green to a vibrant red. These peppers are ideal for a wide range of culinary uses, from spicing up fresh salsas to drying for chili flakes or grinding into powders. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Cayenne Slim Pepper plants grow to about 2 feet tall and are both compact and vigorous. Maturing in 70-80 days, this variety produces consistently throughout the growing season, ensuring a steady supply of fiery peppers for your kitchen. The plants are highly adaptable, performing well in garden beds, containers, or raised beds, making them a great choice for gardeners with limited space. Known for their heat and versatility, Cayenne Slim Peppers are a favorite among spice enthusiasts and home cooks. Whether you’re adding them to a dish for a fiery kick or preserving them for later use, these peppers are sure to deliver bold flavor and plenty of heat.

Pepper - Cayenne Slim - Capsicum annuum

Tender Annual Cayenne Slim is a long, thin, fiery hot pepper which grows 5"-6" long. Its wrinkly skin turns from dark green to bright red. Thin walls make drying easy. The large, spreading plants produce a bountiful harvest. This pepper is good for hot sauces, pickles, drying, and making ground cayenne pepper.

Did You Know? This variety is particularly high in vitamins C and A, but remember the smaller and thinner the pepper is the hotter it will be.

Soil Temperature: 75-85°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 6-15 Days
Height At Maturity: 22"-30"
Days To Maturity: 70-85 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 | Per 1 oz bulk: 3730

For more information, please enjoy our Resource Guide for planting and growing peppers.