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Attribute Chocolate Habanero Remove Fatalii Gourmet Jigsaw Remove
Scoville range 300,000 – 450,000 SHU
Hot
300,000 – 450,000 SHU
Hot
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Caribbean/Americas Finland/USA
Ripe color Chocolate Brown Orange
Pod size 1-2 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Extreme with smoky notes Extreme heat, complex
Culinary uses Dark hot sauces, mole-style Gourmet extreme sauces
Growing difficulty Moderate Difficult
Days to harvest 95-105 days 100-120 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 36-48 inches
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