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| Attribute | Chile de Árbol (dried) Remove |
Bolivian Rainbow
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|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 15,000 – 30,000 SHU Medium |
10,000 – 30,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Mexico | Bolivia |
| Ripe color | Bright Red (dried) | Purple to Yellow to Orange to Red |
| Pod size | 2-3 inches | 1-2 inches |
| Flavor profile | Intensely smoky, nutty, sharp | Moderate heat |
| Culinary uses | Toasted and ground for salsas, mole de olla | Rainbow ornamental from Bolivia |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 75-85 days | 70-85 days |
| Plant height | 36-48 inches | 12-18 inches |
| Community rating | — | — |
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