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Attribute Pusa Jwala Remove Prairie Fire Remove Aleppo Remove
Scoville range 20,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin India USA (ornamental) Syria/Turkey border
Ripe color Green to Red Yellow to Orange to Red Burgundy Red
Pod size 3-5 inches 1-2 inches 3-5 inches
Flavor profile Moderate to hot Moderate heat Moderate heat
Culinary uses Indian commercial variety Ornamental, compact variety Aleppo pepper flakes, Middle East
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 65-75 days 80-90 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 8-12 inches 24-30 inches
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