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Attribute Aji Charapita Remove Cheiro Roxa Remove CGN 19198 Remove
Scoville range 30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
100,000 – 200,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Peru (Amazon) Brazil Bolivia
Ripe color Yellow-Orange Purple Orange
Pod size 0.25-0.5 inches 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Hot heat Extremely hot Hot with fruity notes
Culinary uses World's most expensive, gourmet Purple scent pepper, gourmet Breeding programs, research
Growing difficulty Difficult Moderate Difficult
Days to harvest 100-120 days 90-100 days 95-110 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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