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Attribute TFM Scotch Bonnet Remove Burkina Yellow Remove CAP 500 Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Trinidad Burkina Faso Cameroon
Ripe color Orange Yellow Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Extremely hot Very hot Hot heat
Culinary uses Trinidad select bonnet West African yellow chinense Cameroon research variety
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 85-95 days 90-100 days 90-100 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 36-48 inches
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