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| Attribute | Trinidad Scorpion – Yellow Remove |
Carolina Reaper
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|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 1,200,000 – 1,400,000 SHU Super Hot |
1,500,000 – 2,200,000 SHU Super Hot |
| Species | Capsicum chinense | Capsicum chinense |
| Origin | Trinidad and Tobago | South Carolina, USA |
| Ripe color | Golden Yellow | Red |
| Pod size | 1-2 inches | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | Fruity superhot with citrus notes | Extremely hot |
| Culinary uses | Extreme hot sauces | World's hottest, Guinness record |
| Growing difficulty | Difficult | Difficult |
| Days to harvest | 100-120 days | 100-120 days |
| Plant height | 36-48 inches | 36-48 inches |
| Community rating | — | — |
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