Cayenne Purple Chili Pepper – 50 Seeds – Hot, Decorative, Purple Chili Pepper, Ideal for Sauces and Marinades
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Description
🧬 Botanical classification
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Common name: Cayenne Violet
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Scientific name: Capsicum annuum 'Purple Cayenne'
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Family: Solanaceae
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Origin: Selected hybrid, derived from the classic Cayenne variety, but with unique ornamental and chromatic characteristics.
🌿 Characteristics of the plant
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Type: Annual plant in temperate climates, perennial in warm climates
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Height: 50–70 cm
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Habit: Erect, with thin but robust stems
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Leaves: Green, lanceolate, slightly wavy at the edges
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Flowering: Small, white flowers, single or in pairs
🌈 Fruits
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Shape: Elongated and tapered, classic "cayenne" shape
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Size: 10–15 cm long, 1–1.5 cm diameter
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Ripe color:
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Immature: Dark purple / bright purple
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Intermediate ripening: shades of red, brown, orange
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Ripe: Bright red
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Surface: Smooth and shiny
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Flesh: Thin, with white or cream seeds
🌶️ Spiciness
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Scoville Scale (SHU): 30,000 – 50,000
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Comparable to classic Cayenne, but may have slightly fruitier or earthier notes, depending on maturation.
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Taste:
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Immature (purple): slightly more herbaceous and less pungent
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Ripe (red): full, decisive flavour, with dry but not explosive spiciness
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☀️ Cultivation
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Climate: It loves heat, but is also suitable for temperate zones if grown in a pot and sheltered in autumn
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Exposure: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours per day)
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Soil: Well-drained, rich in organic matter, slightly acidic
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Watering: Regular but moderate; it fears water stagnation.
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Pruning: Not necessary, but it may be useful to top the plant to encourage branching.
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Vegetative cycle:
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Sowing: February–April (in seedbed)
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Transplanting: After the risk of frost
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Harvest: From July to October, as the fruits ripen
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🧑🍳 Use in the kitchen
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Excellent fresh , dried or in oil
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Perfect for:
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Hot sauces
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Chili powders
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Condiments for first courses or meats
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The purple appearance also makes it very decorative in dishes , especially when used fresh
🌺 Curiosity
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The purple pigmentation is due to the high concentration of anthocyanins , natural antioxidants.
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It is also often grown as an ornamental chilli pepper , thanks to the contrast between its green leaves and purple/red fruits.