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Pepper profile

Erjingtiao

Origin
China
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
8-10 inches

Scoville heat range

5,000 – 15,000 SHU

Mild heat level

About Erjingtiao

Erjingtiao means two golden strips from Sichuan province. Rating 5,000-15,000 SHU offers moderate heat with excellent flavor. Long slender fruits perfect for chili oil. Essential for authentic doubanjiang fermented paste. The fruity complex flavor is prized over heat. Used extensively in Sichuan cuisine. Can be dried or used fresh. The aroma is exceptional. One of China’s most important culinary peppers. Shows Chinese flavor-focused breeding.

Flavor profile

Mild to moderate heat

In the kitchen

Sichuan, chili oil, doubanjiang

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
80-90 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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