Pepper Hot Long Red Cayenne OSC seeds

Long Red Cayenne Pepper Seeds (Hot Chili Type) 1935. Heirloom Vegetable.

Approx. 25 seeds/pkt (160 seeds/gram)

 The Long Red Cayenne may only be moderately hot, but its thin, tapered peppers measuring 12.5 cm in length and 1.25 cm in thickness pack a punch. These peppers are often twisted and curled and turn from green to a fiery green/crimson red when ripe. Perfect for canning, pickling, or drying - this versatile pepper is a must-have for any hot chili lover. It also adds a kick to eastern Asian cuisine. Scoville Heat Unit Rating – 4000.

Scoville Heat Units – The Scoville heat unit (SHU) rating is your guide to the perceived hotness of peppers caused by the active component capsaisin. The scale runs from about 2500 SHU for the mildest Anaheim to several million SHU. Our hottest is the Carribean Red Hot at 400,000 SHU.