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Attribute BOC Remove Trinidad Scorpion Remove Bhut Jolokia Chocolate Remove
Scoville range 850,000 – 1,000,000 SHU
Super Hot
1,200,000 – 1,463,700 SHU
Super Hot
800,000 – 1,000,000 SHU
Super Hot
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin USA Trinidad and Tobago India
Ripe color Red-Orange Red Chocolate Brown
Pod size 1-2 inches 1-2 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Extreme superhot Extreme heat with fruity, floral notes Extreme with smoky notes
Culinary uses Beast of Chihuahua strain Extreme hot sauces only - use with caution Extreme hot sauces, mole-style
Growing difficulty Expert Moderate to Difficult Difficult
Days to harvest 100-120 days 100-120 days 100-120 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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