Pepper Seeds - Hot - Cayenne Fiesta Blend
60-69 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Cayenne Fiesta Blend Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, deer resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, hot pepper with hot heat levels. 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Cayenne Fiesta Blend contains red yellow purple green and orange colored Cayenne varieties. All selections are small three inch tapered fruits which are pungent and edible. Cayenne Fiesta Blend is an attractive mix and can be used as an ornamental as well. The peppers dry to the same bright colors as well. ~5,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Cayenne Fiesta Blend Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
Start growing your Cayenne Fiesta Blend peppers by prepping your seed starting trays. You should plant the seeds about 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost date. You can choose either a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair, or you can just choose well-draining soil. Plant those seeds about 0.25 inches deep into the soil and keep it nicely moist, but don't drown them! A handy trick is to stick your finger into the soil - if it feels dry, give the seeds a drink, but if it's wet, wait for a bit for the soil to dry out. Plant the seeds in this soil in a seed starting tray and keep it in a very warm area, somewhere around 80-90 F. You can use a grow light to keep this area warmer. The seedlings should emerge within 7-10 days. After they are a few inches tall, you can plant them in the garden or in planters! You should plant the rows about 2-3 feet apart, and the individual plants should be about 12-18 inches apart. Make sure to cover the roots completely!
Keep a close eye on your Cayenne Fiesta Blend peppers throughout the growing process to make sure they are healthy and growing correctly! You should be watering them consistently. The soil should be moist beneath the surface, but make sure not to overwater them. You can stick your finger in the soil to see how the moisture levels are beneath the surface. You can add mulch around the base of your plants to help keep the soil moist and suppress weeds. Companion planting with plants like marigolds and basil can help keep pests away and bring pollinators to your garden. Make sure to support the plants with stakes or trellises, which will help them grow upright and will support the plant as they grow fruit. You can also try treating them to a fertilizer packed with phosphorus and calcium for that extra boost of nutrients they need. And keep an eye on your peppers - if you spot any pests or diseases, make sure to treat them immediately!
Harvesting Cayenne Fiesta Blend Peppers
Make sure you’re keeping a close eye on Cayenne Fiesta Blend peppers so you can harvest the fruit right when it turns ripe. These peppers are ripe about 60 days after they’re transplanted. They will be bright red, yellow, purple, and green, and feel firm. Cayenne Fiesta Blend peppers grow to about 3 inches long. Because this is a hot variety, you can also harvest them before they’re fully ripe. To harvest the peppers, use garden shears or a clean knife and cut the stem a little above the fruit. Be gentle so not to damage the plant so it can keep producing fruit. Always wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after harvesting hot peppers. Store the peppers in a cool, dry spot.
About Cayenne Fiesta Blend Pepper Garden Seeds
Cayenne Fiesta Blend peppers are a hybrid that include orange, red, green, yellow, and even purple Cayenne peppers!
These peppers have around 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units.
Plant Cayenne Fiesta Blend peppers in garden plots, raised beds, or greenhouses.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Cayenne Fiesta Blend is an attractive mix and can be used as an ornamental as well. The peppers dry to the same bright colors as well."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Cayenne Fiesta Blend Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 50 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,250 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 5,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 20,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 80,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Cayenne Fiesta Blend Pepper seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Pepper Type: | Hot - These peppers all have some heat and usually rank at least 100, but usually 500 or more on the Scoville scale and have heat ranging from mild to extremely hot.. |
| Cayenne Fiesta Blend Pepper Color: | Red, Yellow, Green, Purple |
| Cayenne Fiesta Blend Pepper Flavor: | Hot and slightly fruity flavor |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 60-69 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-30 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
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| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: | Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: | 18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 30,000 to 50,000 |
| Heat Level: | Hot - 30,000 to 100,000 on the Scoville Scale. Example Cayenne & Tabasco. |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 61 to 75 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Pepper Use: | Seasonings and sauces |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat, Drought |