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| Attribute | Cayenne – Purple Remove |
Peter Pepper
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Guntur Sannam Remove |
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| Scoville range | 30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
10,000 – 23,000 SHU Medium |
35,000 – 40,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | USA (cultivated) | Texas, USA | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Ripe color | Purple to Red | Red | Red |
| Pod size | 4-6 inches | 3-4 inches | 3-4 inches |
| Flavor profile | Cayenne heat with slight sweetness | Mild to moderate heat | Hot heat |
| Culinary uses | Decorative, powder, hot sauces | Novelty, pickling, salsa | Indian dried chili, export |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 70-80 days | 75-85 days | 80-90 days |
| Plant height | 24-36 inches | 18-24 inches | 30-36 inches |
| Community rating | — | — | — |
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