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Attribute Carolina Mako Pepper Remove Sugar Rush Peach Remove Rocoto Canario Remove
Scoville range 50,000 – 70,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum baccatum Capsicum pubescens
Origin USA Peru
Ripe color Peach Yellow
Pod size 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Very hot Hot heat
Culinary uses Sweet peach baccatum Yellow rocoto, black seeds
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 85-95 days 120-150 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 48-60 inches
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