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Attribute 10 Ton Remove CAP 500 Remove CGN 19198 Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 325,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin USA (hybrid) Cameroon Bolivia
Ripe color Red Red Orange
Pod size 2-3 inches 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Habanero-level heat Hot heat Hot with fruity notes
Culinary uses Hot sauces, Caribbean cuisine Cameroon research variety Breeding programs, research
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Difficult
Days to harvest 90-100 days 90-100 days 95-110 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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