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Attribute Rocoto San Isidro Remove Rocoto Canario Remove
Scoville range 50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum pubescens Capsicum pubescens
Origin Peru Peru
Ripe color Red Yellow
Pod size 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Very hot Hot heat
Culinary uses Extra hot rocoto variant Yellow rocoto, black seeds
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 120-150 days 120-150 days
Plant height 48-60 inches 48-60 inches
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