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Attribute Caribbean Red Remove Fatalii Gourmet Jigsaw Remove Scotch Bonnet Remove
Scoville range 300,000 – 450,000 SHU
Hot
300,000 – 450,000 SHU
Hot
100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Caribbean Finland/USA Caribbean
Ripe color Red Orange Yellow, Orange, Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 2-3 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Extreme heat, fruity Extreme heat, complex Extreme heat with sweet, fruity, smoky flavor
Culinary uses Extreme hot sauces Gourmet extreme sauces Jamaican jerk, Caribbean hot sauces, stews
Growing difficulty Moderate Difficult Moderate
Days to harvest 95-105 days 100-120 days 90-100 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 36-48 inches 24-36 inches
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