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Pepper profile

Kenyan

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

Scoville heat range

30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Kenyan

Kenyan is East African pepper variety. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers cayenne-level heat. These small red peppers are very hot. Essential in Kenyan cuisine. The heat is sharp and immediate. Often dried for storage and export. Very productive plants. Important commercial variety in Kenya. The flavor is clean and hot. Shows East African pepper cultivation.

Flavor profile

Hot, sharp bite

In the kitchen

Kenyan cuisine, dried

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
85-95 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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