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Attribute PI 260429 Remove Aji Charapita Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 200,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Peru Peru (Amazon)
Ripe color Red Yellow-Orange
Pod size 1-2 inches 0.25-0.5 inches
Flavor profile Extremely hot Hot heat
Culinary uses USDA germplasm collection World's most expensive, gourmet
Growing difficulty Difficult Difficult
Days to harvest 95-110 days 100-120 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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