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Attribute Charleston Hot Remove Thai Dragon Remove Explosive Ember Remove
Scoville range 70,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin South Carolina, USA Thailand USA
Ripe color Yellow-Orange to Red Green to Red Purple to Red
Pod size 3-4 inches 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Very hot Intense heat with fruity, floral notes Hot heat
Culinary uses Southern hot pepper, pickles Asian cuisine, hot sauces, stir-fries Ornamental upright purple
Growing difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 75-90 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches 12-18 inches
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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.