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Attribute 7 Pot Brain Strain Yellow Remove Bhut Jolokia Chocolate Remove Borg 9 Remove
Scoville range 1,000,000 – 1,350,000 SHU
Super Hot
800,000 – 1,000,000 SHU
Super Hot
1,000,000 – 1,300,000 SHU
Super Hot
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin USA India USA (hybrid)
Ripe color Yellow Chocolate Brown Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Extreme with citrus notes Extreme with smoky notes Extremely hot
Culinary uses Extreme yellow hot sauces Extreme hot sauces, mole-style 7 Pot superhot hybrid
Growing difficulty Expert Difficult Difficult
Days to harvest 100-120 days 100-120 days 100-120 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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