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Pepper profile

Ring of Fire

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

Scoville heat range

70,000 – 100,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Ring of Fire

Ring of Fire is hot cayenne-type pepper. Rating 70,000-100,000 SHU offers serious heat. Named after Johnny Cash song. Hotter than standard cayenne. The heat is substantial. Very productive early plants. Used fresh or dried. Shows American hot pepper breeding. The name is memorable. Popular variety for heat lovers.

Flavor profile

Very hot

In the kitchen

Cayenne type, Johnny Cash inspired

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
70-80 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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