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Attribute Dorset Naga Black Remove Trinidad Scorpion CARDI Remove Trinidad Scorpion – Yellow Remove
Scoville range 900,000 – 1,000,000 SHU
Super Hot
800,000 – 1,300,000 SHU
Super Hot
1,200,000 – 1,400,000 SHU
Super Hot
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin UK Trinidad (CARDI) Trinidad and Tobago
Ripe color Purple-Black to Red Red-Orange Golden Yellow
Pod size 2-3 inches 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Extreme superhot Extreme superhot Fruity superhot with citrus notes
Culinary uses UK breeding, unique color Caribbean Agricultural Research Institute Extreme hot sauces
Growing difficulty Expert Difficult Difficult
Days to harvest 100-120 days 100-120 days 100-120 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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