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| Attribute | Scotch Bonnet – Yellow Remove | Ají Limo Remove | Aji Charapita Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 100,000 – 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 | Peru (Amazon) |
| Ripe color | Bright Yellow | Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple | Yellow-Orange |
| Pod size | 1-2 inches | 2-3 inches | 0.25-0.5 inches |
| Flavor profile | Sweet, fruity Caribbean heat | Bright fruity heat, citrus notes | Hot heat |
| Culinary uses | Jerk marinades, pepper sauces, Caribbean stews | Peruvian ceviches, salsas | World's most expensive, gourmet |
| Growing difficulty | Moderate | Moderate | Difficult |
| Days to harvest | 90-100 days | 85-95 days | 100-120 days |
| Plant height | 24-36 inches | 24-36 inches | 36-48 inches |
| Community rating | — | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.