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Attribute Pimenta Biquinho Remove Numex Suave Orange Remove Aji Cachucha Remove
Scoville range 500 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
800 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
100 – 1,000 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Brazil New Mexico, USA Cuba
Ripe color Red Orange Red
Pod size 1 inch 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Very mild Habanero flavor, almost no heat Very mild
Culinary uses Same as biquinho, Portuguese name Habanero flavor without fire Cuban sweet chinense, sofrito
Growing difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Days to harvest 85-95 days 95-105 days 85-95 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 24-36 inches 36-48 inches
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