Description

A fiery favourite among chilli lovers, the Cayenne Pepper plant produces long, slender fruits that pack plenty of heat and flavour. Supplied as a healthy young plant, it’s ready to be potted on or planted out for a bountiful summer harvest — ideal for South London patios, greenhouses, or sunny kitchen gardens.

Highlights:

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  Harvesting Season: July to October


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  Final Size: Up to 75cm tall | Spread 40cm


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  Position: Full sun | Well-drained, fertile soil


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  Best Grown In: Greenhouse, large pot, raised bed, or sunny sheltered spot outdoors


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  Supplied As: Young plant in 9cm pot

Why We Love It:

Cayenne peppers are highly productive and easy to grow, even in smaller spaces. The bright red chillies mature from green and can be used fresh, dried, or ground into a spice. Known for their vibrant heat and bold flavour, they’re a great choice for home cooks and container growers alike. With a long cropping season and compact habit, this variety brings both beauty and bite.

Sowing & Growing Tips:

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  When to Sow: Not sown from seed – plant out from late May once frosts have passed


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  Germination Time: N/A (supplied as young plant)


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  Where to Grow: Greenhouse, containers, sunny sheltered border


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  Care Notes: Keep soil evenly moist and feed with a high-potash fertiliser weekly once fruiting begins. Pinch out the growing tips early on to encourage bushiness and more fruit.

The Nunhead Gardener Recommends:

Pair with basil and tomatoes in a sunny grow bag or planter for a mini Mediterranean kitchen garden. Cayenne chillies are perfect for spicing up sauces, drying for storage, or infusing in oils and vinegars.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.