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Attribute Riot Remove Maras Pepper Remove NuMex Easter Remove
Scoville range 20,000 – 40,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin USA (ornamental) Turkey (Kahramanmaraş) New Mexico, USA
Ripe color Purple to Orange to Red Red Lavender to Yellow to Orange to Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 4-6 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Moderate to hot Moderate heat, fruity Hot, ornamental
Culinary uses Riotous multicolor display Turkish cuisine, pepper flakes Easter colors, edible ornamental
Growing difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days 85-95 days 70-80 days
Plant height 12-18 inches 24-30 inches 12-18 inches
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