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Attribute African Devil Remove Malagueta Remove Goronong Remove
Scoville range 50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
100,000 – 300,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum frutescens Capsicum frutescens Capsicum frutescens
Origin Africa Brazil/Africa Indonesia
Ripe color Red Red Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 1-2 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Very hot Very hot, sharp Extremely hot
Culinary uses African cuisine, dried Brazilian cuisine, hot sauces Indonesian superhot frutescens
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Days to harvest 90-100 days 85-95 days 90-100 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 30-36 inches
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