Cayenne peppers are tapering, 10 to 25 cm long, generally skinny, red-colored peppers, often with a curved tip and somewhat rippled skin, which hang from the bush as opposed to growing upright. They are generally rated at 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units.

Companions: snapdragons, basil, carrots, cilantro, marigolds, nasturtiums, onions, spinach