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Pepper profile

PI 260429

Origin
Peru
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
1-2 inches

Scoville heat range

100,000 – 200,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About PI 260429

PI 260429 is USDA germplasm accession. Rating 100,000-200,000 SHU offers extreme heat. From Peru collected for preservation. Important genetic resource. Used in breeding programs. Shows value of germplasm collections. The genetics are valuable. Difficult to cultivate. Essential for pepper research. Important preservation variety.

Flavor profile

Extremely hot

In the kitchen

USDA germplasm collection

Growing information

Difficulty
Difficult
Days to harvest
95-110 days
Plant height
36-48 inches

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