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Attribute Numex Suave Red Remove Aji Panca Pepper Remove Aji Cachucha Remove
Scoville range 800 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
500 – 1,500 SHU
Mild
100 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum chinense — Capsicum chinense
Origin New Mexico, USA — Cuba
Ripe color Red — Red
Pod size 1-2 inches — 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Habanero flavor, minimal heat — Very mild
Culinary uses Habanero flavor for everyone — Cuban sweet chinense, sofrito
Growing difficulty Moderate — Easy
Days to harvest 95-105 days — 85-95 days
Plant height 24-36 inches — 36-48 inches
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