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Attribute Datça pepper Remove Black Pearl Remove Cayenne – Golden Remove
Scoville range 50,000 – 150,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species — Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin — USA USA (cultivated)
Ripe color — Black to Red Golden Yellow
Pod size — 1-2 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile — Moderate heat Sharp heat with fruity, citrus notes
Culinary uses — Black foliage ornamental, AAS Hot sauces, powders, colorful dishes
Growing difficulty — Easy Easy
Days to harvest — 70-80 days 70-80 days
Plant height — 16-20 inches 24-36 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.