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Attribute Lemon Spice Pepper Remove Malagueta Remove Cayenne – Purple Remove
Scoville range 50,000 – 70,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species — Capsicum frutescens Capsicum annuum
Origin — Brazil/Africa USA (cultivated)
Ripe color — Red Purple to Red
Pod size — 1-2 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile — Very hot, sharp Cayenne heat with slight sweetness
Culinary uses — Brazilian cuisine, hot sauces Decorative, powder, hot sauces
Growing difficulty — Easy Easy
Days to harvest — 85-95 days 70-80 days
Plant height — 36-48 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.