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Attribute Thai Chili (Bird’s Eye) Remove Aleppo Remove Maras Pepper Remove
Scoville range 50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Thailand Syria/Turkey border Turkey (Kahramanmaraş)
Ripe color Green to Red Burgundy Red Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 3-5 inches 4-6 inches
Flavor profile Sharp, immediate heat with slight sweetness Moderate heat Moderate heat, fruity
Culinary uses Thai curries, stir-fries, som tam, dipping sauces Aleppo pepper flakes, Middle East Turkish cuisine, pepper flakes
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Days to harvest 80-90 days 80-90 days 85-95 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 24-30 inches 24-30 inches
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