VarietiesC. annuumHotCayenne Ring of Fire
HotC. annuumUnited States

Cayenne Ring of Fire

Ring of Fire · Ring of Fire Cayenne

Variant of De cayenne

50,000Scoville Heat Units

Heat context

Carolina Reaper
Ghost Pepper
Habanero
Cayenne Ring…
Botanical data
Heat (SHU)50,000
SpeciesC. annuum
OriginUnited States
Days to mature65
Plant height45–75 cm
Wall thicknessThin
Ripe colourred
YieldHeavy
Growth habitCompact
Germination7-14
FoliageGreen
Unripe colourgreen

About this variety

Ring of Fire is a modern cayenne-type variety developed for cooler climates, producing abundant long, slender red pods with a sharp, clean heat. This compact, early-maturing cultivar has become popular among home gardeners for its reliability and productivity, typically ready to harvest in about 60-70 days from transplant. While sharing the classic cayenne shape and heat level, it's particularly valued for its cold tolerance and ability to set fruit in less-than-ideal conditions.

Flavour profile

sharpclean heatslightly fruityquick burn
Culinary scores
Sauce
8/10
Drying
9/10
Pickling
6/10

Culinary uses

Excellent for fresh salsas, hot sauces, stir-fries, and drying into flakes or powder. The thin walls make these ideal for drying whole or crushing into cayenne pepper seasoning.

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Quick reference

Heat50,000 SHU
SpeciesC. annuum
OriginUnited States
Days to ripe65
Ripe colourred
Best forSauce, Drying, Excellent for fresh salsas
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