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Attribute Scotch Bonnet – Freeport Orange Remove Burkina Yellow Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Bahamas Burkina Faso
Ripe color Orange Yellow
Pod size 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Extreme heat, fruity Very hot
Culinary uses Bahamian cuisine, Caribbean West African yellow chinense
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 95-105 days 90-100 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 36-48 inches
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