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Pepper profile

Brazilian Starfish

Origin
Brazil
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
2-3 inches (star-shaped)

Scoville heat range

5,000 – 30,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Brazilian Starfish

Brazilian Starfish has unique flattened star shape. Rating 5,000-30,000 SHU offers mild to moderate heat. The star or UFO shape is distinctive. C. baccatum genetics provide fruity flavor. Perfect for stuffing due to shape. Beautiful ornamental value. Can be pickled or used fresh. Very productive plants. The shape makes them popular. Both decorative and delicious.

Flavor profile

Fruity moderate heat

In the kitchen

Stuffing, pickling, ornamental

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
85-95 days
Plant height
36-48 inches

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