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| Attribute | Ají Limo Remove | Cheiro Roxa Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
100,000 – 200,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum chinense | Capsicum chinense |
| Origin | Peru | Brazil |
| Ripe color | Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple | Purple |
| Pod size | 2-3 inches | 1-2 inches |
| Flavor profile | Bright fruity heat, citrus notes | Extremely hot |
| Culinary uses | Peruvian ceviches, salsas | Purple scent pepper, gourmet |
| Growing difficulty | Moderate | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | 85-95 days | 90-100 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.