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Attribute Aji Lemon Drop Remove Aji Cristal Remove Aji Mango Remove
Scoville range 15,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum baccatum Capsicum baccatum Capsicum baccatum
Origin Peru Peru/Chile USA (hybrid)
Ripe color Yellow Yellow Orange-Yellow
Pod size 2-3 inches 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Citrus heat, lemon flavor Hot heat Fruity sweet heat, tropical
Culinary uses Fresh salsas, ceviche, seafood Crystal yellow baccatum, fresh use Tropical salsas, fruity sauces
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 85-95 days 80-90 days 85-95 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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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.