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Attribute Prairie Fire Remove Guntur Sannam Remove Cayenne – Purple Remove
Scoville range 10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
35,000 – 40,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin USA (ornamental) Andhra Pradesh, India USA (cultivated)
Ripe color Yellow to Orange to Red Red Purple to Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 3-4 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile Moderate heat Hot heat Cayenne heat with slight sweetness
Culinary uses Ornamental, compact variety Indian dried chili, export Decorative, powder, hot sauces
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 65-75 days 80-90 days 70-80 days
Plant height 8-12 inches 30-36 inches 24-36 inches
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