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| Attribute | Aji Melocoton Remove | Aji Cito Remove | Purple UFO Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
5,000 – 30,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum baccatum | Capsicum baccatum | Capsicum baccatum |
| Origin | South America | Bolivia | USA (hybrid) |
| Ripe color | Peach-Orange | Orange | Purple |
| Pod size | 2-3 inches | 1-2 inches | 2-3 inches (UFO-shaped) |
| Flavor profile | Fruity sweet heat | Hot heat | Fruity moderate heat |
| Culinary uses | Peach-colored sauces, fresh use | Small Bolivian aji, fresh | Unique color, stuffing |
| Growing difficulty | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | 85-95 days | 85-95 days | 85-95 days |
| Plant height | 36-48 inches | 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.