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Attribute Aji Mango Remove Aji Cristal 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 baccatum Capsicum baccatum Capsicum baccatum
Origin USA (hybrid) Peru/Chile South America
Ripe color Orange-Yellow Yellow Peach-Orange
Pod size 2-3 inches 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Fruity sweet heat, tropical Hot heat Fruity sweet heat
Culinary uses Tropical salsas, fruity sauces Crystal yellow baccatum, fresh use Peach-colored sauces, fresh use
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.