Cayenne - Las Cruces NuMex Seeds

Cayenne - Las Cruces NuMex Seeds: The Perfect Pepper for Heat Lovers

Revitalize your garden and spice up your dishes with the Cayenne - Las Cruces NuMex Seeds, a high-yielding, fiery pepper that’s perfect for making ground cayenne pepper or crafting bold, homemade hot sauces. This exceptional variety combines the best traits of two renowned New Mexico cayennes, delivering earliness, large fruits, and impressive resistance to beet curly top virus.

Why Choose NuMex Las Cruces Cayenne?

Bred for excellence and released in 2010, this open-pollinated, non-GMO pepper is a must-have for home gardeners and hot sauce enthusiasts. Its 6" long, bright red fruits pack a serious punch with a Scoville rating of 17,400, making it ideal for those who crave intense heat.

Versatile Uses

Enjoy the NuMex Las Cruces Cayenne fresh, dried, or fermented into a flavorful "mash", the secret behind authentic Louisiana-style hot sauces. Simply chop the peppers, mix with ≈20% salt, and let nature work its magic. The result? A rich, tangy base that elevates any dish.

Easy to Grow

With a maturity period of just 76 days, these heirloom pepper seeds thrive in warm conditions. Start indoors 8 weeks before the last frost, using sterile media and 85°F bottom heat for optimal germination. Transplant seedlings with 6 true leaves into rich soil or 3-gallon containers, spacing them 24" apart. Watch as your plants grow to 24–35" tall, laden with vibrant red chiles ready for harvest.

Key Features:

• High-yielding with large, 6" long fruits
• Very hot (17,400 Scoville)
• Resistant to beet curly top virus
• Perfect for fresh use, drying, or hot sauce fermentation
• Open-pollinated & non-GMO
• Packet contains 10 seeds

Ready to add some heat to your garden? Order your Cayenne - Las Cruces NuMex Seeds today and grow the peppers that chefs and hot sauce aficionados love!