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