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Attribute Chilhuacle Negro Pepper Remove Aji Cachucha Remove Trinidad Perfume Remove
Scoville range 2,500 – 3,000 SHU
Mild
100 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
500 SHU
Mild
Species — Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin — Cuba Trinidad
Ripe color — Red Red
Pod size — 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile — Very mild Sweet
Culinary uses — Cuban sweet chinense, sofrito Heatless chinense, aromatic
Growing difficulty — Easy Moderate
Days to harvest — 85-95 days 85-95 days
Plant height — 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
Community rating — — —

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