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Attribute Buena Vista Pepper Remove Aji Mango Remove Serrano Pepper Remove
Scoville range 30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 23,000 SHU
Medium
Species — Capsicum baccatum Capsicum annuum
Origin — USA (hybrid) Mexico (Puebla and Hidalgo)
Ripe color — Orange-Yellow Green to Red
Pod size — 2-3 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile — Fruity sweet heat, tropical Crisp, bright, immediate sharp heat
Culinary uses — Tropical salsas, fruity sauces Pico de gallo, fresh salsas, hot sauces, ceviche
Growing difficulty — Moderate Easy
Days to harvest — 85-95 days 75-85 days
Plant height — 36-48 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.