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Attribute Scotch Willy Pepper Remove Aji Verde Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 10,000 SHU
Mild
5,000 – 15,000 SHU
Mild
Species — Capsicum baccatum
Origin — Peru
Ripe color — Green
Pod size — 3-4 inches
Flavor profile — Mild fruity heat, used green
Culinary uses — Peruvian green sauces, aji verde
Growing difficulty — Moderate
Days to harvest — 80-90 days
Plant height — 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.