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Attribute Caribbean Habanero Pepper Remove Serrano Pepper Remove Prairie Fire Remove
Scoville range 200,000 – 300,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 23,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
Species — Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin — Mexico (Puebla and Hidalgo) USA (ornamental)
Ripe color — Green to Red Yellow to Orange to Red
Pod size — 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile — Crisp, bright, immediate sharp heat Moderate heat
Culinary uses — Pico de gallo, fresh salsas, hot sauces, ceviche Ornamental, compact variety
Growing difficulty — Easy Easy
Days to harvest — 75-85 days 65-75 days
Plant height — 24-36 inches 8-12 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.