Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. This is truly an heirloom as the Cayenne is known to be Pre-Columbian in origin. It is said to be named after the Cayenne River in French Guyana. First offered in the seed trade by Joseph Breck & Son in 1883 (that I can document). A hot, zesty and pungent organic pepper that is 6" long, but only a 1/2" wide. Don't let the size fool you, these kids pack a punch that will put a zing in any dish. Have you heard the song "come on baby light my fire"? Well, they just might have been talking about this Cayenne Pepper because it will surely light your mouth a fire. Use them to make a sauce. Dry them and ground them as a peppering spice. I love seeing a kitchen with bright red dried organic chillies hanging from the rafters with the braided garlic. This is always a sign of a good cook and excellent gardener. Sustainable Seed Company values food independence and sustainability through green agricultural and business practices. Our mission is to ensure a more sustainable future with healthier food options and integrity to the quality of our products. We do this by preserving one of our most precious resources - seeds!