Ring of Fire Pepper Seeds | Cayenne Type | Capsicum annuum | Hot Pepper | Organic

Ring of Fire Pepper Seeds – Capsicum annuum

The Ring of Fire is a standout cayenne-type pepper prized for its early maturity, high yield, and intense heat — registering an impressive 70,000–85,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), well above the average cayenne. Curved, thin-walled, bright red fruits develop abundantly on vigorous plants and ripen quickly, making this an ideal choice for gardeners who want a reliable, productive hot pepper from seed to harvest.

Versatile in the kitchen: dry and grind into flakes or powder, use for pickling, canning, hot sauces, or Caribbean-style seasonings. A must-grow for chili lovers, hot sauce makers, and anyone who wants serious heat with a classic cayenne flavor.

Plant Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Cayenne — Early, High-Yield Hot Pepper
• Heat Level: 70,000–85,000 SHU
• Fruit: Curved, thin-walled, matures green to bright red
• Uses: Drying, grinding, pickling, canning, hot sauces, seasoning
• Container Friendly: Yes — 5-gallon pot or larger

Safe Handling

• Always wear nitrile gloves when handling seeds, plants, and fruits.
• Wash hands thoroughly even after removing gloves.
• Keep lime juice on hand — it helps relieve skin burning if contact occurs.
• Never touch your eyes or face while handling. Only remove gloves when completely finished.

Starting Seeds Indoors

• Optional: soak seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours to speed germination.
• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep indoors in organic seed-starting mix — avoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil, which can cause moisture and fungus issues.
• Maintain warm soil with bottom heat if possible; germination improves significantly with consistent warmth.
• Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is consistently warm.

Hardening Off & Transplanting

• Begin hardening off by placing seedlings in a wind-protected spot with a couple of hours of sunlight daily.
• Gradually increase sun exposure over 1–2 weeks.
• Bring indoors if night temperatures drop below 55°F (13°C).

Soil, Water & Fertilizer

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained garden soil; mulch with grass clippings or straw around the base.
• Water: Water deeply with soaker hoses during dry and hot spells.
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer at transplanting; follow with a liquid feed every two weeks throughout the season.