Cayenne - Las Cruces NuMex - Seeds

Cayenne - Las Cruces NuMex - (Capsicum annuum) - Seeds

Developed by the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University, NuMex Las Cruces Cayenne is a productive cayenne variety known for its large fruits, dependable yields, and excellent flavor. Plants grow 24 to 36 inches tall and produce an abundance of peppers that ripen from green to bright red. The peppers reach 6 to 8 inches long and deliver classic cayenne heat at approximately 17,000 Scoville Heat Units. Their larger size and thicker walls make them ideal for hot sauce production, drying, and grinding into cayenne powder. This open-pollinated variety is resistant to Beet Curly Top Virus (BCTV) and performs well in home gardens and market production. Maturing in approximately 75 to 80 days, NuMex Las Cruces Cayenne is a reliable choice for growers seeking a versatile, high-yielding cayenne pepper.

Heat level: 17,000 - SHU's - Medium Hot

Flavor: Fruity & Sweet.