About CGN 21500
CGN 21500 is wild Peruvian chinense variety. Rating 200,000-400,000 SHU offers extreme heat. From Center for Genetic Resources Netherlands collection. Wild-type genetics valuable. Used in breeding programs. The heat level is substantial. Difficult to cultivate. Shows wild Peruvian chinense. Important genetic resource. Essential for breeders and collectors.
Flavor profile
Extremely hot
In the kitchen
Wild Peruvian chinense
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Days to harvest
- 100-120 days
- Plant height
- 36-48 inches
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