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Attribute Siling Haba Pepper Remove Ají Amarillo Remove
Scoville range 50,000 – 10,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species — Capsicum baccatum
Origin — Peru
Ripe color — Orange-Yellow
Pod size — 4-5 inches
Flavor profile — Fruity heat with raisin, passion fruit notes
Culinary uses — Peruvian cuisine essential, ceviches, causa
Growing difficulty — Moderate
Days to harvest — 90-100 days
Plant height — 36-48 inches
Community rating — —

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