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Attribute Lemon Spice Pepper Remove Cayenne – Golden Remove Habanero – Chocolate Remove
Scoville range 50,000 – 70,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
Species — Capsicum annuum Capsicum chinense
Origin — USA (cultivated) Caribbean
Ripe color — Golden Yellow Chocolate Brown
Pod size — 4-6 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile — Sharp heat with fruity, citrus notes Smoky, earthy heat with fruity undertones
Culinary uses — Hot sauces, powders, colorful dishes Mole sauces, barbecue, exotic hot sauces
Growing difficulty — Easy Moderate
Days to harvest — 70-80 days 95-105 days
Plant height — 24-36 inches 24-36 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.