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Attribute Fish Remove Prairie Fire Remove Maras Pepper Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Mid-Atlantic USA USA (ornamental) Turkey (Kahramanmaraş)
Ripe color Cream striped to Orange-Red Yellow to Orange to Red Red
Pod size 2-3 inches 1-2 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile Moderate heat Moderate heat Moderate heat, fruity
Culinary uses Alternative name, African-American heirloom Ornamental, compact variety Turkish cuisine, pepper flakes
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Days to harvest 80-90 days 65-75 days 85-95 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 8-12 inches 24-30 inches
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