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Attribute Scotch Bonnet – MOA Remove Aji Charapita Remove Ají Limo Remove
Scoville range 150,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Jamaica Peru (Amazon) Peru
Ripe color Yellow-Orange Yellow-Orange Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple
Pod size 1-2 inches 0.25-0.5 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Extremely hot with fruity notes Hot heat Bright fruity heat, citrus notes
Culinary uses Extreme Caribbean hot sauces World's most expensive, gourmet Peruvian ceviches, salsas
Growing difficulty Moderate to Difficult Difficult Moderate
Days to harvest 95-105 days 100-120 days 85-95 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 36-48 inches 24-36 inches
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