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Attribute Hoopstad Hot Pepper Remove Cayenne – Golden Remove Maras Pepper Remove
Scoville range 25,000 – 47,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
Species — Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin — USA (cultivated) Turkey (Kahramanmaraş)
Ripe color — Golden Yellow Red
Pod size — 4-6 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile — Sharp heat with fruity, citrus notes Moderate heat, fruity
Culinary uses — Hot sauces, powders, colorful dishes Turkish cuisine, pepper flakes
Growing difficulty — Easy Moderate
Days to harvest — 70-80 days 85-95 days
Plant height — 24-36 inches 24-30 inches
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