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Attribute Bode Remove Cheiro Roxa Remove CAP 500 Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 200,000 SHU
Medium
100,000 – 200,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Brazil Brazil Cameroon
Ripe color Red Purple Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Extremely hot Extremely hot Hot heat
Culinary uses Brazilian chinense, hot sauce Purple scent pepper, gourmet Cameroon research variety
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 90-100 days 90-100 days 90-100 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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