Greendoor - Cayenne Orange – Chili Seeds

• Vibrant appearance: The neon-orange fruits are a real eye-catcher in the garden or on the balcony.
• Fruity heat: Possesses the classic Cayenne heat, combined with a subtle fruity note.
• Particularly productive: Like all Cayenne varieties, the orange variety is extremely productive and easy to grow.

Plant characteristics

The plant is robust and is ideal for growing in Central Europe:

• Growth habit: Grows upright, bushy and very compact. It forms a dense canopy of leaves, beneath which the numerous pods stand out.
• Height: Reaches a height of 60 to 80 cm, making it ideal for growing in pots on a terrace or balcony.
• Leaves: Rich green, medium-sized leaves that give the plant a vigorous and healthy appearance.
• Growing advantage: It is very adaptable and often copes better with slightly cooler summers than tropical super-hot varieties.

The Fruit

The Cayenne Orange’s pods are elegant and uniform:

• Shape: Slender, elongated and usually tapering to a point. The fruits grow to about 10 to 12 cm in length.
• Colour progression: The pods ripen from a light green to an intense, glossy orange. Unlike the red variety, they remain at this stage, offering a striking contrast.
• Texture: Crisp, thin skin, ideal for further processing.

Flavour & Heat Level

The Cayenne Orange delivers a clean, sharp heat with a twist.

• Heat level: 7 to 8 (Hot). On the Scoville scale, it ranges from 30,000 to 50,000 SHU.
• Aroma: The flavour is slightly livelier and fresher than that of the red Cayenne. It has a subtle sweetness that comes into its own particularly well in summer dishes.

Uses

Its vibrant colour brings a splash of colour to the kitchen:

• Colourful powder: When dried and ground, it produces a beautiful, orange-coloured chilli powder that looks stunning.
• Salsas & Sauces: Ideal for light-coloured sauces or salsas, to which it adds a warm colour and a good kick.
• Pickling: When pickled in vinegar, the pods retain their colour well and make a great accompaniment to snacks or barbecued dishes.
• Fresh: Perfect for seasoning Asian curries or fish dishes.

Technical details

• Type: Capsicum annuum
• Contents: 10+ seeds
• Heat level: 7–8 (Hot)
• Sowing: February to April (pre-cultivate at 20–24 °C)
• Maturation time: approx. 70–80 days (relatively fast-maturing)
• Location: Sunny and warm; regular watering and occasional fertilising ensure a high yield.