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Attribute PI 260429 Remove Aji Charapita Remove Fatalii Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 200,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
125,000 – 325,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Peru Peru (Amazon) Central Africa
Ripe color Red Yellow-Orange Yellow
Pod size 1-2 inches 0.25-0.5 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Extremely hot Hot heat Extreme heat with intense citrus flavor
Culinary uses USDA germplasm collection World's most expensive, gourmet Hot sauces, marinades, fruit salsas
Growing difficulty Difficult Difficult Moderate
Days to harvest 95-110 days 100-120 days 90-100 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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