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| Scoville range | 10,000 – 23,000 SHU Medium |
10,000 – 30,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Mexico (Puebla and Hidalgo) | Turkey (Kahramanmaraş) |
| Ripe color | Green to Red | Red |
| Pod size | 1-2 inches | 4-6 inches |
| Flavor profile | Crisp, bright, immediate sharp heat | Moderate heat, fruity |
| Culinary uses | Pico de gallo, fresh salsas, hot sauces, ceviche | Turkish cuisine, pepper flakes |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | 75-85 days | 85-95 days |
| Plant height | 24-36 inches | 24-30 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.