An early long cayenne hybrid with slender, finely wrinkled dark green fruit. Peppers measure roughly 10–12 inches long and half an inch wide, with strong heat and aroma.
CASA VERDE · HEAT PROFILE
Hot
- Sweet
- Mild
- Medium
- Hot — this variety
- Super hot
Scoville range awaiting confirmation.
Understanding the heat
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- Heat
- Hot; cultivar-specific Scoville range not published.
CASA VERDE · GROWER’S NOTES
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An early long cayenne hybrid with slender, finely wrinkled dark green fruit. Peppers measure roughly 10–12 inches long and half an inch wide, with strong heat and aroma.
Packet: 10+ seeds.
Growing notes: About 60–65 days from transplant.
Heat: Hot; a reliable cultivar-specific numeric Scoville range has not been published in the sources reviewed.
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost. Germinate at 26–30 °C on a heat mat; peppers stall below 22 °C. Pot up to 10–15 cm before hardening off outside after nights stay above 12 °C.
Feed balanced through bloom, then bump potassium for fruiting. Stake taller varieties. More detail in our full Canadian growing guide.
Match the pepper to the technique: thin-walled varieties blister fast in a hot pan; thick-walled ones roast or stuff beautifully; fruit-forward ones make balanced sauces and pickles. The variety's flavour profile is your shortcut — see Choosing the right pepper for a use-case guide.
