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Attribute Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) Remove Dragon’s Breath Remove
Scoville range 855,000 – 1,041,427 SHU
Super Hot
2,480,000 SHU
Super Hot
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Northeast India UK
Ripe color Red Red
Pod size 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Extreme heat with fruity, smoky flavor Extremely hot
Culinary uses Use sparingly in curries, hot sauces UK superhot, medical research
Growing difficulty Moderate to Difficult Difficult
Days to harvest 100-120 days 100-120 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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