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Attribute Scotch Bonnet – Freeport Orange Remove Fatalii Remove Burkina Yellow Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
125,000 – 325,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Bahamas Central Africa Burkina Faso
Ripe color Orange Yellow Yellow
Pod size 1-2 inches 2-3 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Extreme heat, fruity Extreme heat with intense citrus flavor Very hot
Culinary uses Bahamian cuisine, Caribbean Hot sauces, marinades, fruit salsas West African yellow chinense
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 95-105 days 90-100 days 90-100 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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