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Pepper profile

Kulai

Origin
Malaysia
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
3-4 inches

Scoville heat range

30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Kulai

Kulai is Malaysian annuum variety. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers good heat. Named after Kulai region. Used in Malaysian curries and sambals. The annuum flavor differs from cili padi. Important in Malaysian cuisine. Very productive plants. The moderate size is practical. Shows Malaysian annuum cultivation. Regional specialty pepper.

Flavor profile

Hot heat

In the kitchen

Malaysian kulai pepper

Growing information

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

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