{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-hot-cayenne-fiesta-blend-organic","title":"Pepper Seeds - Hot - Cayenne Fiesta Blend (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e60-69 days to maturity (from transplant). \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e. Organic Cayenne Fiesta Blend Hot Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, organic, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. This crop is suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. The Cayenne Fiesta Blend is one of the most visually striking pepper mixes available — a carefully selected blend of cayenne varieties in red, orange, yellow, green, and purple, all producing slender 3-inch tapered fruits with the same classic pungent cayenne heat. Just as stunning fresh off the plant as they are dried on a garland, this certified organic blend pulls double duty as a productive edible crop and a showpiece ornamental. ~5,822 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/grow-peppers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead Full Hot Pepper Vegetable Growing Guide Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-69 days to maturity (from transplant).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 8-10 weeks before transplanting outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which favors foliage over fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer, 70-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies. Good air circulation and avoiding overhead watering reduces risk of bacterial spot and phytophthora.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePepper Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of red, orange, yellow, green, and purple at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePepper Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic pungent cayenne heat, 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville heat units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Greenhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, Drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Organic Cayenne Fiesta Blend Hot Pepper in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart Organic Cayenne Fiesta Blend seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last expected frost date, sowing 0.25 inch deep and keeping soil temperature at 75 to 85 F for best germination — a heat mat is recommended. Do not transplant outdoors until nighttime temperatures are reliably above 55 F and the soil has warmed. Space transplants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart in a full sun location with well-drained, moderately fertile soil. This blend performs exceptionally well in containers, where the colorful mix of ripening fruits at different stages makes for a spectacular patio or porch display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater consistently at the base of plants and avoid overhead watering to reduce disease pressure. Once plants begin to flower, ease back on nitrogen-heavy fertilizers and switch to a formulation higher in phosphorus and potassium to encourage heavy fruit set. Cayenne peppers are heat-loving and somewhat drought-tolerant once established, though consistent moisture during fruit development produces the best yields. In frost-free climates, plants can be overwintered indoors and will produce the following season again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Organic Cayenne Fiesta Blend Hot Pepper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruits in this blend can be harvested at any color stage — green, purple, yellow, orange, or fully red — and each color represents a different variety at or near maturity rather than the same pepper at different stages of ripeness. Harvest with scissors or pruning shears to avoid snapping brittle stems. Always wear gloves when handling cayenne peppers in large quantities, as capsaicin can irritate the skin and eyes. Regular harvesting encourages continued fruit production throughout the season. For drying, harvest fully ripe fruits and hang whole plants or individual stems in a warm, well-ventilated space — the Cayenne Fiesta Blend retains its vivid spectrum of colors when dried, making it as useful for decorative garlands and wreaths as for culinary use. Dried fruits can be stored whole, crushed into flakes, or ground into chili powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Organic Cayenne Fiesta Blend Hot Pepper Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCayenne peppers have been cultivated for thousands of years, with origins in South and Central America. The name is believed to derive from the Cayenne River in French Guiana, and the pepper was introduced to the rest of the world following the European contact with the Americas in the late 15th century. Today, cayenne is one of the most widely used hot peppers in global cuisine, equally valued as a fresh ingredient, a dried spice, and a medicinal herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fiesta Blend was developed to bring together cayenne varieties from across the color spectrum — red, orange, yellow, green, and purple — all selected to be similar in fruit size, shape, and heat level so that the blend performs consistently in both the kitchen and the garden. All varieties in the blend are open-pollinated heirlooms, now available as certified organic seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its culinary appeal, Cayenne Fiesta Blend is genuinely ornamental. The plants produce an abundance of upright, brilliantly colored fruits simultaneously at different stages of ripeness, creating a living display of color that is striking in containers, raised beds, or as a garden border. The dried fruits hold their color beautifully, making them a natural choice for autumn wreaths, dried pepper garlands, and decorative displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the full rainbow effect all at once, resist harvesting until you have fruits at multiple color stages on the same plant — this blend is at its most spectacular when red, orange, yellow, green, and purple peppers are all visible simultaneously. A container planting on a sunny porch or patio is the perfect showcase for this effect, and the plants are compact enough to move indoors before the first frost, extending the harvest season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"Jerry Sawyer\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Cayenne Fiesta Blend Hot Pepper Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 mg Packet - Approximately 51 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 5,800 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 23,200 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk - Approximately 93,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 465,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Cayenne Fiesta Blend Hot Pepper seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n","brand":"Sustainable Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"250mg Packet","offer_id":45143168745587,"sku":"83778","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45143168778355,"sku":"79808","price":30.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":45143168811123,"sku":"83779","price":89.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45143168843891,"sku":"83780","price":282.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45143168876659,"sku":"83781","price":1126.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1782831886_pepper_hot_cayenne_fiesta_blend_organic_comp_30f0758e-5bc3-40b3-b763-ad8c90b1d387.jpg?v=1782854981","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/pepper-seeds-hot-cayenne-fiesta-blend-organic","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}