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Attribute Scotch Bonnet – MOA Remove CGN 19198 Remove
Scoville range 150,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Jamaica Bolivia
Ripe color Yellow-Orange Orange
Pod size 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Extremely hot with fruity notes Hot with fruity notes
Culinary uses Extreme Caribbean hot sauces Breeding programs, research
Growing difficulty Moderate to Difficult Difficult
Days to harvest 95-105 days 95-110 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 36-48 inches
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