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Attribute Numex Suave Orange Remove Aji Dulce Remove Aji Cachucha Remove
Scoville range 800 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
100 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
100 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin New Mexico, USA Venezuela/Puerto Rico Cuba
Ripe color Orange Red Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Habanero flavor, almost no heat Very mild Very mild
Culinary uses Habanero flavor without fire Sweet chinense, sofrito Cuban sweet chinense, sofrito
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Days to harvest 95-105 days 85-95 days 85-95 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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