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| Attribute | Cayenne – Purple Remove | Manzano Pepper Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
12,000 – 30,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum pubescens |
| Origin | USA (cultivated) | Mexico/Central America |
| Ripe color | Purple to Red | Orange, Red, Yellow |
| Pod size | 4-6 inches | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | Cayenne heat with slight sweetness | Apple-like, sweet with moderate heat |
| Culinary uses | Decorative, powder, hot sauces | Fresh salsas, pickling, stuffing |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | 70-80 days | 120-150 days |
| Plant height | 24-36 inches | 48-72 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.