30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units

The Cayenne Chili Pepper is named from the city of Cayenne in French Guiana, they are a cultivar of the Capsicum annuum family and are related to bell peppers, jalapeños and other chili peppers, as a whole Chili pepper plants are mostly perennial in sub-tropical and tropical regions, varieties of cayenne can be grown in a many locations however in colder climates they may prefer being grown under glass, they need approximately 100 days to mature, Peppers grow best with warm, moist, nutrient-rich soil, with the plants growing to about 2–4 feet (0.6–1 metre) in height.

Health Benefits

The Cayenne Chili Pepper can be used as an herbal supplement as it has many medicinal qualities, the Cayenne pepper is high in vitamin A, It also contains vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium and manganese, It is sold in capsules with the claimed health benefit of increased blood circulation,

The Images above are of Cayenne Chili peppers that have been grown in the UK, the peppers can be grown outside however due to the cooler climate best results are achieved by growing the plants in a green house,