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| Attribute | Tricolor Variegata Remove | Cayenne – Golden Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 10,000 – 30,000 SHU Medium |
30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | USA (ornamental) | USA (cultivated) |
| Ripe color | Purple to Yellow to Red | Golden Yellow |
| Pod size | 1-2 inches | 4-6 inches |
| Flavor profile | Moderate heat | Sharp heat with fruity, citrus notes |
| Culinary uses | Ornamental with three-color display | Hot sauces, powders, colorful dishes |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 70-85 days | 70-80 days |
| Plant height | 18-24 inches | 24-36 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.