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Scoville range 30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum baccatum Capsicum baccatum Capsicum baccatum
Origin Bolivia Brazil Peru/Chile
Ripe color Red-Orange Red-Orange Yellow
Pod size 2-3 inches 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Hot heat Fruity Brazilian heat Hot heat
Culinary uses Bolivian baccatum, llajua sauce Brazilian cuisine, hot sauces Crystal yellow baccatum, fresh use
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 85-95 days 85-95 days 80-90 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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