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Attribute Pusa Jwala Remove Aleppo Remove
Scoville range 20,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin India Syria/Turkey border
Ripe color Green to Red Burgundy Red
Pod size 3-5 inches 3-5 inches
Flavor profile Moderate to hot Moderate heat
Culinary uses Indian commercial variety Aleppo pepper flakes, Middle East
Growing difficulty Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 80-90 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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