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Attribute Moruga Blend Remove Carolina Reaper Remove Jays Peach Ghost Scorpion Remove
Scoville range 2,000,000 SHU
Super Hot
1,500,000 – 2,200,000 SHU
Super Hot
880,000 – 1,001,304 SHU
Super Hot
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Trinidad South Carolina, USA USA (hybrid)
Ripe color Red Red Peach
Pod size 2-3 inches 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Extremely hot Extremely hot Extreme heat with sweet peach notes
Culinary uses Trinidad Moruga variant World's hottest, Guinness record Extreme hot sauces, collector variety
Growing difficulty Difficult Difficult Difficult
Days to harvest 100-120 days 100-120 days 100-120 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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