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Attribute Madame Jeanette Remove CAP 500 Remove Fatalii Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
125,000 – 325,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Suriname Cameroon Central Africa
Ripe color Yellow-Orange Red Yellow
Pod size 2-3 inches 1-2 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Extremely hot Hot heat Extreme heat with intense citrus flavor
Culinary uses Surinamese yellow chinense Cameroon research variety Hot sauces, marinades, fruit salsas
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 90-100 days 90-100 days 90-100 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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