Wildcat Cayenne Pepper (F1)
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
10+ Seeds/Packet
🐾 Wildcat Cayenne Pepper (F1)
Capsicum annuum
An AAS Regional Winner 🌟🏆, the Wildcat Cayenne Pepper is big, bold, and beautifully approachable! 🌶💥 Compact, upright plants are packed with jumbo chilies — long, straight pods measuring 8–12 inches 📏 — with thick, fleshy walls and a smoky-sweet taste 😋. Despite their size, the heat stays mild (500–1,500 SHU) 🔥❔, making them perfect for everyday use.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Smoky 🌫️, sweet 🍯, and savory 🌿 with just a gentle burn 🌶❔.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
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🥫 Perfect for pickling + chili pastes
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🔥 Roast, grill, or sauté for smoky-sweet depth
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🌶 Dry into golden-red cayenne flakes ✨
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🍲 Add to soups, stews, and stir-fries for balanced heat
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🍕 Slice fresh over pizzas, tacos, or grain bowls
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Wildcat Cayenne is the chef’s gentle giant 👨🍳🐾. Long, straight pods that slice clean, roast beautifully, and deliver smoky-sweet flavor with just the right amount of heat. Perfect for sauces, flakes, and pickling jars that look as good as they taste.
🌱 Growing Notes:
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🪴 Compact, upright plants (36–42 in tall)
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📏 Extra-large pods (8–12 inches, 2–3 oz each)
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🎨 Ripen green 💚 ➡️ glossy red ❤️
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⏱ Early harvest (75 days from transplant)
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💪 Resistant to PVY + tobamoviruses, with moderate Fusarium tolerance
🌶 Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 500–1,500 (mild)
Wildcat Cayenne Pepper (F1)
Seeds You Can Trust
Grown for Kitchens, Loved by Gardens
Seeds with a story, flavor, and strength.
Our peppers aren’t just seeds — they’re carefully preserved varieties chosen for vigor, reliability, and exceptional taste. Open-pollinated and non-GMO, every seed is selected to deliver strong germination, abundant harvests, and the culinary character chefs and gardeners crave. 🌱🔥
💡 Need growing advice? See our How to Grow Peppers in Canada blog post for step-by-step tips.
From Seed to Kitchen
Rare & Culinary-Grade Pepper Seeds
Our pepper seeds are curated for chefs, growers, and adventurous gardeners who want more than just a harvest. Each variety is open-pollinated and non-GMO, selected for flavor integrity, strong germination, and cultural heritage. These aren’t generic peppers — they’re living links to food traditions around the world, from mountain-grown rocotos to tropical biquinhos. Whether you’re chasing authentic flavors or abundant yields, every packet connects your garden to global cuisine.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
Heritage and heirloom seeds are traditional varieties passed down through generations, valued for their flavor, history, and ability to be saved and replanted.
Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.
