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Attribute Scotch Bonnet – Freeport Orange Remove Ají Limo Remove Aji Charapita Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Bahamas Peru Peru (Amazon)
Ripe color Orange Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple Yellow-Orange
Pod size 1-2 inches 2-3 inches 0.25-0.5 inches
Flavor profile Extreme heat, fruity Bright fruity heat, citrus notes Hot heat
Culinary uses Bahamian cuisine, Caribbean Peruvian ceviches, salsas World's most expensive, gourmet
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Difficult
Days to harvest 95-105 days 85-95 days 100-120 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 24-36 inches 36-48 inches
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