Golden Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum ‘Golden Cayenne’)

Golden Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum ‘Golden Cayenne’) is a colourful hot pepper variety prized for its vibrant golden-yellow fruits, productive growth habit, and balanced heat level. This attractive pepper offers the classic shape and versatility of traditional cayenne peppers while adding a unique golden colour that stands out in the garden and kitchen.

The slender peppers grow approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) long and ripen from green to brilliant golden-yellow. They deliver a mild to moderate level of heat with a bright, slightly sweet flavour that works well in fresh salsas, stir-fries, hot sauces, pickling, drying, and seasoning blends. The colourful fruits add visual appeal to dishes and make an attractive addition to mixed pepper harvests.

Golden Cayenne plants are vigorous and highly productive, producing abundant clusters of peppers throughout the growing season. The upright plants are well suited to garden beds, raised beds, greenhouses, and large patio containers. Regular harvesting encourages continued flowering and fruit production, providing a steady supply of peppers until frost.

In Alberta, Golden Cayenne Pepper performs best when started indoors and transplanted outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. With plenty of warmth and sunlight, plants reward gardeners with heavy yields of colourful peppers.