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Attribute Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Yellow Remove Burkina Yellow Remove Habanero – Peach Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Jamaica Burkina Faso Caribbean
Ripe color Yellow Yellow Peach-Pink
Pod size 1-2 inches 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Extremely hot Very hot Fruity, floral heat with peachy sweetness
Culinary uses Yellow bonnet, jerk West African yellow chinense Fruit-based hot sauces, gourmet cuisine
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 85-95 days 90-100 days 95-105 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 24-36 inches
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