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Attribute Carolina Ruby Red Pepper Remove Goronong Remove Aleppo Remove
Scoville range 200,000 – 300,000 SHU
Medium
100,000 – 300,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
Species — Capsicum frutescens Capsicum annuum
Origin — Indonesia Syria/Turkey border
Ripe color — Red Burgundy Red
Pod size — 2-3 inches 3-5 inches
Flavor profile — Extremely hot Moderate heat
Culinary uses — Indonesian superhot frutescens Aleppo pepper flakes, Middle East
Growing difficulty — Moderate Easy
Days to harvest — 90-100 days 80-90 days
Plant height — 30-36 inches 24-30 inches
Community rating — — —

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