{"product_id":"vegetable-golden-cayenne-pepper-capsicum-annuum-non-gmo-organically-grown-vegetable","title":"Vegetable – Golden Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) – Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Vegetable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetable – Golden Cayenne Pepper (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Vegetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Cayenne Pepper is a warm-season annual vegetable. In frost-free climates peppers are botanically capable of living longer, but they are generally grown as annuals in Canadian gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Cayenne thrives with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8+ hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A warm, sheltered location will encourage vigorous growth, flowering and abundant pepper production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Cayenne Pepper (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a spectacular twist on the classic cayenne, producing masses of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong, slender peppers that ripen to a brilliant golden yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe peppers typically reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, developing their signature curved, tapered cayenne shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon’t let that beautiful golden colour fool you. These peppers pack some serious heat!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Cayenne generally measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, delivering the lively, lingering heat cayenne peppers are famous for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thin-walled peppers are exceptionally versatile in the kitchen. Enjoy them fresh or cooked, add them to hot sauces and salsas, pickle them, or allow them to fully ripen and dry them for homemade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden cayenne flakes and powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants are productive and ornamental, with the bright yellow peppers creating a striking display against deep green foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Cayenne is a fantastic choice for vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers and edible landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Golden Cayenne Pepper from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Cayenne requires a long, warm growing season, so starting seeds indoors is recommended in cooler climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting Indoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart seeds approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–10 weeks before your last expected frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼ inch deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a quality seed-starting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently warm. Pepper seeds germinate best at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24–29°C (75–85°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seedling heat mat can be especially helpful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist but never saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination generally occurs in approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although some pepper seeds can take longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings emerge, provide strong light for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14–16 hours per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when growing under lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them into larger individual containers if necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore transplanting outdoors, gradually harden seedlings off over approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not plant outside until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall danger of frost has passed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, nighttime temperatures are consistently mild and the soil has warmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant seedlings approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–24 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the warmest, sunniest location available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeppers appreciate warmth, so avoid transplanting too early into cold spring soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Cayenne prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efertile, loose and well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rich in organic matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep soil consistently moist during active growth, flowering and fruit production, but avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching around established plants can help retain moisture and moderate soil temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which can encourage lush foliage at the expense of flowers and peppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Cayenne peppers can be harvested while immature and green, but their spectacular colour and characteristic flavour develop as they mature to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright golden yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse scissors or garden snips to harvest peppers rather than pulling them from the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular harvesting encourages continued fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor dried cayenne, allow peppers to fully ripen before harvesting and dry them thoroughly before storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear gloves when cutting or processing hot peppers and avoid touching your eyes or face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStratification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo – Cold stratification is NOT required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Cayenne Pepper seeds are warm-season seeds and should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e be cold stratified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike okra, pepper seeds generally do not require pre-soaking either.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor successful germination, the key ingredients are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarmth, consistent moisture and patience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicinal \u0026amp; Nutritional Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCayenne peppers contain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecapsaicin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the naturally occurring compound responsible for their heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsaicin has been extensively studied for its biological properties and is used in some commercially manufactured topical products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden cayenne peppers also provide naturally occurring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evitamin C, carotenoids and other antioxidant plant compounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot peppers and capsaicin have been investigated scientifically in relation to areas including metabolism, cardiovascular health, inflammation and pain pathways. These areas of research should not be interpreted as evidence that eating Golden Cayenne peppers can prevent, diagnose, treat or cure disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCayenne peppers have also been used historically in a variety of traditional food and herbal preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Cayenne is offered by Bumbleseeds primarily as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eedible culinary pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Growing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Cayenne Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hot Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePepper Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green → Golden Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePepper Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4–6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScoville Rating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30,000–50,000 SHU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ¼ inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–10 weeks before last frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7–21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Germination Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–29°C \/ 75–85°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18–24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile \u0026amp; well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Consistent moisture without waterlogging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStratification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrost Tolerant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Count: 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumbleseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50889703653541,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9870\/1221\/files\/A95DCF0C-4BF7-427C-8DD2-A2788386D3D2.jpg?v=1792860478","url":"https:\/\/bumbleseeds.com\/products\/vegetable-golden-cayenne-pepper-capsicum-annuum-non-gmo-organically-grown-vegetable","provider":"Bumbleseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}