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Attribute Capsicum Flexuosum Remove Aji Mango Remove
Scoville range 30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum flexuosum Capsicum baccatum
Origin Brazil (wild) USA (hybrid)
Ripe color Red Orange-Yellow
Pod size 0.5-1 inch 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Hot heat Fruity sweet heat, tropical
Culinary uses Wild species, research Tropical salsas, fruity sauces
Growing difficulty Difficult Moderate
Days to harvest 100-120 days 85-95 days
Plant height 48-60 inches 36-48 inches
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