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| Attribute | Aji Amarillo Pepper Remove | Cayenne – Purple Remove | Aji Melocoton Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | — | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum baccatum |
| Origin | — | USA (cultivated) | South America |
| Ripe color | — | Purple to Red | Peach-Orange |
| Pod size | — | 4-6 inches | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | — | Cayenne heat with slight sweetness | Fruity sweet heat |
| Culinary uses | — | Decorative, powder, hot sauces | Peach-colored sauces, fresh use |
| Growing difficulty | — | Easy | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | — | 70-80 days | 85-95 days |
| Plant height | — | 24-36 inches | 36-48 inches |
| Community rating | — | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.