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Scoville range 20,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
35,000 – 40,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin USA (ornamental) USA Andhra Pradesh, India
Ripe color Purple to Red Purple to Red Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 2-3 inches 3-4 inches
Flavor profile Moderate heat Hot heat Hot heat
Culinary uses Ornamental and edible Ornamental upright purple Indian dried chili, export
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 70-80 days 80-90 days
Plant height 10-14 inches 12-18 inches 30-36 inches
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