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Attribute Urfa Biber Remove Prairie Fire Remove Black Pearl Remove
Scoville range 30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin Urfa, Turkey USA (ornamental) USA
Ripe color Dark Brown-Purple Yellow to Orange to Red Black to Red
Pod size 3-5 inches 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Hot heat Moderate heat Moderate heat
Culinary uses Turkish Urfa pepper, dried Ornamental, compact variety Black foliage ornamental, AAS
Growing difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Days to harvest 85-95 days 65-75 days 70-80 days
Plant height 24-30 inches 8-12 inches 16-20 inches
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