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Attribute Naga Jolokia Remove Borg 9 Remove Trinidad Scorpion – Yellow Remove
Scoville range 855,000 – 1,050,000 SHU
Super Hot
1,000,000 – 1,300,000 SHU
Super Hot
1,200,000 – 1,400,000 SHU
Super Hot
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Northeast India USA (hybrid) Trinidad and Tobago
Ripe color Red Red Golden Yellow
Pod size 2-3 inches 2-3 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Extremely hot Extremely hot Fruity superhot with citrus notes
Culinary uses Ghost pepper, bhut jolokia 7 Pot superhot hybrid Extreme hot sauces
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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