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Pepper profile

Ubatuba Cambuci

Origin
Brazil
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
2-3 inches (UFO-shaped)

Scoville heat range

30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Ubatuba Cambuci

Ubatuba Cambuci is Brazilian UFO-shaped pepper. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers cayenne-level heat. The flattened UFO shape is distinctive. Named for Ubatuba region in Brazil. C. baccatum genetics provide fruity flavor. Perfect for stuffing. The flavor is complex and fruity. Very productive plants. Shows Brazilian pepper diversity. The shape is impressive.

Flavor profile

Fruity moderate heat

In the kitchen

Brazilian cuisine, stuffing

Growing information

Difficulty
Moderate
Days to harvest
85-95 days
Plant height
36-48 inches

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