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Attribute Maras Pepper Remove Aleppo Remove Peter Pepper Remove
Scoville range 10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 23,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Turkey (Kahramanmaraş) Syria/Turkey border Texas, USA
Ripe color Red Burgundy Red Red
Pod size 4-6 inches 3-5 inches 3-4 inches
Flavor profile Moderate heat, fruity Moderate heat Mild to moderate heat
Culinary uses Turkish cuisine, pepper flakes Aleppo pepper flakes, Middle East Novelty, pickling, salsa
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Days to harvest 85-95 days 80-90 days 75-85 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches 18-24 inches
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