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Attribute Habanero Pepper Remove Ají Limo Remove Fish Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
5,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
Species — Capsicum chinense Capsicum annuum
Origin — Peru Mid-Atlantic USA
Ripe color — Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple Cream striped to Orange-Red
Pod size — 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile — Bright fruity heat, citrus notes Moderate heat
Culinary uses — Peruvian ceviches, salsas Alternative name, African-American heirloom
Growing difficulty — Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest — 85-95 days 80-90 days
Plant height — 24-36 inches 24-30 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.