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Attribute Bolivian Rainbow Remove Aleppo Remove Maras Pepper Remove
Scoville range 10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Bolivia Syria/Turkey border Turkey (Kahramanmaraş)
Ripe color Purple to Yellow to Orange to Red Burgundy Red Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 3-5 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile Moderate heat Moderate heat Moderate heat, fruity
Culinary uses Rainbow ornamental from Bolivia Aleppo pepper flakes, Middle East Turkish cuisine, pepper flakes
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Days to harvest 70-85 days 80-90 days 85-95 days
Plant height 12-18 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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