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Attribute Manzano Pepper Remove Rocoto Canario Remove Rocoto Brown Remove
Scoville range 12,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum pubescens Capsicum pubescens Capsicum pubescens
Origin Mexico/Central America Peru South America
Ripe color Orange, Red, Yellow Yellow Brown
Pod size 2-3 inches 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Apple-like, sweet with moderate heat Hot heat Hot with earthy notes
Culinary uses Fresh salsas, pickling, stuffing Yellow rocoto, black seeds Specialty Andean dishes
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Difficult
Days to harvest 120-150 days 120-150 days 120-150 days
Plant height 48-72 inches 48-60 inches 48-72 inches
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