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Pepper profile

Dhani

Origin
India
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
2-3 inches

Scoville heat range

30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Dhani

Dhani is regional Indian hot pepper. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers good heat. Used in regional Indian cuisines. The flavor is characteristic of Indian varieties. Important in local cooking. Very productive plants. Less commercially known than Guntur or Byadgi. The heat level is practical. Shows regional Indian diversity. Local specialty worth preserving.

Flavor profile

Hot heat

In the kitchen

Indian regional variety

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
75-85 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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