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Attribute Inferno Remove Prairie Fire Remove Cayenne – Purple Remove
Scoville range 35,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin USA (hybrid) USA (ornamental) USA (cultivated)
Ripe color Red Yellow to Orange to Red Purple to Red
Pod size 4-5 inches 1-2 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile Hot cayenne level Moderate heat Cayenne heat with slight sweetness
Culinary uses Hot sauces, fresh use Ornamental, compact variety Decorative, powder, hot sauces
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 65-70 days 65-75 days 70-80 days
Plant height 20-24 inches 8-12 inches 24-36 inches
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