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| Attribute | Tepin Remove | CAP 500 Remove | Manzano Pepper Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 50,000 – 100,000 SHU Medium |
30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
12,000 – 30,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum | Capsicum chinense | Capsicum pubescens |
| Origin | Mexico/Southwest USA | Cameroon | Mexico/Central America |
| Ripe color | Red | Red | Orange, Red, Yellow |
| Pod size | 0.25 inch (tiny round) | 1-2 inches | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | Very hot, brief heat | Hot heat | Apple-like, sweet with moderate heat |
| Culinary uses | Wild pepper, salsas, seasoning | Cameroon research variety | Fresh salsas, pickling, stuffing |
| Growing difficulty | Difficult | Moderate | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | Wild/90-120 days | 90-100 days | 120-150 days |
| Plant height | 24-60 inches | 36-48 inches | 48-72 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.