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Attribute Cumari do Pará Remove Habanero – Chocolate Remove Habanero – Orange Remove
Scoville range 50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Brazil (Amazon) Caribbean Amazon Basin
Ripe color Yellow Chocolate Brown Orange
Pod size 0.5-1 inch 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Very hot Smoky, earthy heat with fruity undertones Intense heat with fruity, citrus notes
Culinary uses Brazilian Amazon wild type Mole sauces, barbecue, exotic hot sauces Hot sauces, salsas, marinades, Caribbean cuisine
Growing difficulty Difficult Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 100-120 days 95-105 days 90-100 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 24-36 inches 24-36 inches
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