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| Attribute | Chiltepe Remove | Orange Blob Remove | Rocoto San Isidro Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 50,000 – 100,000 SHU Medium |
30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
50,000 – 100,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum | Capsicum baccatum | Capsicum pubescens |
| Origin | Central America | USA (hybrid) | Peru |
| Ripe color | Red or Yellow | Orange | Red |
| Pod size | 0.25-0.5 inch | 2-3 inches (irregular) | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | Very hot, wild | Fruity sweet heat | Very hot |
| Culinary uses | Central American wild pepper | Unusual shape, hot sauces | Extra hot rocoto variant |
| Growing difficulty | Difficult | Moderate | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | Wild/90-120 days | 90-100 days | 120-150 days |
| Plant height | 24-60 inches | 36-48 inches | 48-60 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.