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Attribute Scotch Bonnet – Yellow Remove Aji Charapita Remove Cheiro Roxa Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
100,000 – 200,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Jamaica Peru (Amazon) Brazil
Ripe color Bright Yellow Yellow-Orange Purple
Pod size 1-2 inches 0.25-0.5 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Sweet, fruity Caribbean heat Hot heat Extremely hot
Culinary uses Jerk marinades, pepper sauces, Caribbean stews World's most expensive, gourmet Purple scent pepper, gourmet
Growing difficulty Moderate Difficult Moderate
Days to harvest 90-100 days 100-120 days 90-100 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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