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Attribute Sivri Biber Remove Explosive Ember Remove Peter Pepper Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 23,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Turkey USA Texas, USA
Ripe color Green to Red Purple to Red Red
Pod size 6-8 inches 2-3 inches 3-4 inches
Flavor profile Mild to moderate heat Hot heat Mild to moderate heat
Culinary uses Turkish cuisine, grilling Ornamental upright purple Novelty, pickling, salsa
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 75-85 days 70-80 days 75-85 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 12-18 inches 18-24 inches
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