Pepper, Yunnan Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens), Packet of 20 Seeds, Organic

Family:  Nightshade (Solanacea) ~32,000 Scoville Heat Units Annual.  90 days to maturity (Yunnan chili pepper) Traditional type from SW China.  Very hot, fast-maturing, medium-sized cayenne. Used in soups and medicinal formulae.  Cultivation:  Peppers prefer a scanty, even water supply, good drainage, full sun, and a long, hot summer.  Start indoors 40 to 50 days prior to the last frost.  Thin seedlings to at least 2 inches apart in the flat.  Transplant out to garden after the soil has really warmed up.  Space plants 2 feet apart. 20 Seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown Traditional usage (TWM): flavor enhancement, circulation stimulant, antibacterial, vermifuge, against shock, life extension, prophyllactic to cancer and heart disease.*  Source of capsaicin. * American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Report, Presentation P1036 Consumption of chili pepper may reduce the relative risk of cardiovascular disease mortality by 26%, according to an analysis of diet and mortality data from four large, international studies. Chili pepper consumption was associated with a 25% reduction in death from any cause and 23% fewer cancer deaths, compared to people who never or only rarely consumed chili pepper.