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Pepper profile

Lanka

Origin
Sri Lanka
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
2-4 inches

Scoville heat range

15,000 – 30,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Lanka

Lanka is traditional Sri Lankan pepper. Rating 15,000-30,000 SHU offers moderate heat. Essential in Sri Lankan curries. The flavor beneath heat is distinctive. Used fresh and dried. Important in Sri Lankan cuisine. Very productive plants. The moderate heat suits Sri Lankan palate. Shows Sri Lankan pepper tradition. Cannot make authentic Sri Lankan food without it.

Flavor profile

Moderate heat

In the kitchen

Sri Lankan chili, curries

Growing information

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

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