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| Attribute | Pequin Pepper Remove | Tien Tsin Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 40,000 – 60,000 SHU Medium |
50,000 – 75,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Mexico/Texas | China |
| Ripe color | Red | Red |
| Pod size | 0.5-1 inch | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | Smoky, nutty with sharp heat | Hot heat |
| Culinary uses | Tex-Mex, hot sauces, pickling | Chinese dried chili, stir-fries |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 90-100 days | 70-80 days |
| Plant height | 24-48 inches | 24-30 inches |
| Community rating | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.