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| Attribute | Piquante Remove | Aji Verde Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 1,000 – 5,000 SHU Mild |
5,000 – 15,000 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum baccatum | Capsicum baccatum |
| Origin | Peru | Peru |
| Ripe color | Red | Green |
| Pod size | 2-3 inches | 3-4 inches |
| Flavor profile | Mild heat | Mild fruity heat, used green |
| Culinary uses | Sweet piquante, Peppadews | Peruvian green sauces, aji verde |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | 85-95 days | 80-90 days |
| Plant height | 36-48 inches | 36-48 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.