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| Attribute | Árbol Pepper Remove |
Black Pearl
Remove
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Cayenne – Golden Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 15,000 – 30,000 SHU Medium |
10,000 – 30,000 SHU Medium |
30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Mexico | USA | USA (cultivated) |
| Ripe color | Green to Red | Black to Red | Golden Yellow |
| Pod size | 2-3 inches | 1-2 inches | 4-6 inches |
| Flavor profile | Smoky, nutty with sharp heat | Moderate heat | Sharp heat with fruity, citrus notes |
| Culinary uses | Salsa de árbol, hot sauces, dried chili | Black foliage ornamental, AAS | Hot sauces, powders, colorful dishes |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 75-85 days | 70-80 days | 70-80 days |
| Plant height | 36-48 inches | 16-20 inches | 24-36 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.