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| Attribute | Cayenne – Purple Remove | Tien Tsin Remove | Maras Pepper Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
50,000 – 75,000 SHU Medium |
10,000 – 30,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | USA (cultivated) | China | Turkey (Kahramanmaraş) |
| Ripe color | Purple to Red | Red | Red |
| Pod size | 4-6 inches | 2-3 inches | 4-6 inches |
| Flavor profile | Cayenne heat with slight sweetness | Hot heat | Moderate heat, fruity |
| Culinary uses | Decorative, powder, hot sauces | Chinese dried chili, stir-fries | Turkish cuisine, pepper flakes |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | 70-80 days | 70-80 days | 85-95 days |
| Plant height | 24-36 inches | 24-30 inches | 24-30 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.