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Attribute Carolina Black Flame Pepper Remove Trinidad Scorpion Remove Naga Morich Remove
Scoville range 1,800,000 – 2,000,000 SHU
Super Hot
1,200,000 – 1,463,700 SHU
Super Hot
1,000,000 – 1,500,000 SHU
Super Hot
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Trinidad and Tobago Bangladesh/Northeast India
Ripe color Red Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Extreme heat with fruity, floral notes Extremely hot
Culinary uses Extreme hot sauces only - use with caution Naga pepper variant, snake chili
Growing difficulty Moderate to Difficult Difficult
Days to harvest 100-120 days 100-120 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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