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Attribute Aji Melocoton Remove Ají Amarillo Remove Orange Blob 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 South America Peru USA (hybrid)
Ripe color Peach-Orange Orange-Yellow Orange
Pod size 2-3 inches 4-5 inches 2-3 inches (irregular)
Flavor profile Fruity sweet heat Fruity heat with raisin, passion fruit notes Fruity sweet heat
Culinary uses Peach-colored sauces, fresh use Peruvian cuisine essential, ceviches, causa Unusual shape, hot sauces
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 85-95 days 90-100 days 90-100 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.